Some Saints are easier to relate to than others. One of the more popular Saints, which the
universal Church recognizes is Saint Francis of Assisi. Many people love Francis for his devotion to
animals and for his work with the poor.
There are prayers and songs attributed to Francis (whether correctly or
not), which are much beloved. Maybe it
is because Francis was a member of multiple social classes throughout his
life. He appeals to the well-to-do as a
model of charity, and he appeals to the lower classes because of that charity,
and because he took a vow of poverty later in his life, living as one of them.
Today there are religious orders for both men and women who
follow a Franciscan spirituality, but you don't have to belong to one of these orders to emulate their lifestyles. Francis stands for us all as a model of Christian living. It is good, therefore, that he is so
relatable. Let us strive to live as
Francis did.
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