Come follow me as we meet a rich man who actually gave up everything!

One day, while walking through the countryside on his way from Rome, Francis came upon a church near his home.

At 24, he had already been arrested twice and was known as a "playboy."

While praying, he heard a voice coming from the cross. It said . . .

"Go, fix my churches. They are falling apart." Three times he heard these words.

At first he thought it meant to physically fix the church. Then he realized it was the message of the church that needed fixing!

The "church" was full of wealth and power and had drifted from Christ's humble message of love and service and peace.

So Francis gave up everything (his father was so mad he was eventually disowned) to further the true message of Jesus. He served the poor, ministered to the sick, and even gave up shoes, for they were a sign of wealth.

Today the town of Assissi is a peaceful haven, not only for people but also for . . .

Animals! Assissi believed in being kind to animals, which was quite radical in the day.

You can still feel (and see) the love.

It's time to leave this peaceful little village. Hopefully we won't ever forget Francis and his famous words.

Lord, make us an instrument of YOUR peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love. Where there is injury, pardon . . . "

Francis of Assissi: 1181-1226

"Teacher," the young rich man said. "I've obeyed all the commands since I was young." Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. "There is still one thing you haven't done. Go, sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." Mark 10:20-21

Amazing Assissi

Come follow me as we meet a rich man who actually gave up everything!

One day, while walking through the countryside on his way from Rome, Francis came upon a church near his home.

At 24, he had already been arrested twice and was known as a "playboy."

While praying, he heard a voice coming from the cross. It said . . .

"Go, fix my churches. They are falling apart." Three times he heard these words.

At first he thought it meant to physically fix the church. Then he realized it was the message of the church that needed fixing!

The "church" was full of wealth and power and had drifted from Christ's humble message of love and service and peace.

So Francis gave up everything (his father was so mad he was eventually disowned) to further the true message of Jesus. He served the poor, ministered to the sick, and even gave up shoes, for they were a sign of wealth.

Today the town of Assissi is a peaceful haven, not only for people but also for . . .

Animals! Assissi believed in being kind to animals, which was quite radical in the day.

You can still feel (and see) the love.

It's time to leave this peaceful little village. Hopefully we won't ever forget Francis and his famous words.

Lord, make us an instrument of YOUR peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love. Where there is injury, pardon . . . "

Francis of Assissi: 1181-1226

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Amazing Assissi

Come follow me as we meet a rich man who actually gave up everything!

One day, while walking through the countryside on his way from Rome, Francis came upon a church near his home.

At 24, he had already been arrested twice and was known as a "playboy."

While praying, he heard a voice coming from the cross. It said . . .

"Go, fix my churches. They are falling apart." Three times he heard these words.

At first he thought it meant to physically fix the church. Then he realized it was the message of the church that needed fixing!

The "church" was full of wealth and power and had drifted from Christ's humble message of love and service and peace.

So Francis gave up everything (his father was so mad he was eventually disowned) to further the true message of Jesus. He served the poor, ministered to the sick, and even gave up shoes, for they were a sign of wealth.

Today the town of Assissi is a peaceful haven, not only for people but also for . . .

Animals! Assissi believed in being kind to animals, which was quite radical in the day.

You can still feel (and see) the love.

It's time to leave this peaceful little village. Hopefully we won't ever forget Francis and his famous words.

Lord, make us an instrument of YOUR peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love. Where there is injury, pardon . . . "

Francis of Assissi: 1181-1226

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