![]() On his return, however, Pietro changed the infant’s name to Francesco because of either his interest in France or his wife’s background. At Francis’s birth, his father was away on a business trip to France, and his mother had him baptized Giovanni. Early life and careerįrancis was the son of Pietro di Bernardone, a cloth merchant, and the lady Pica, who may have come from France. In 1979 Pope John Paul II recognized him as the patron saint of ecology. Catherine of Siena are the patron saints of Italy. The Poverello (“Poor Little Man”) is one of the most venerated religious figures in Roman Catholic history, and he and St. Francis’s devotion to the human Jesus and his desire to follow Jesus’ example reflected and reinforced important developments in medieval spirituality. His evangelical zeal, consecration to poverty, charity, and personal charisma drew thousands of followers. He was also a leader of the movement of evangelical poverty in the early 13th century. ![]() Clare (the Poor Clares), and the lay Third Order. Francis of Assisi, Italian San Francesco d’Assisi, baptized Giovanni, renamed Francesco, in full Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone, (born 1181/82, Assisi, duchy of Spoleto -died October 3, 1226, Assisi canonized Jfeast day October 4), founder of the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor (Ordo Fratrum Minorum), the women’s Order of St. SpaceNext50 Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space!.Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.Britannica Beyond We’ve created a new place where questions are at the center of learning.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.From tech to household and wellness products. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. ![]() May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.īe their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. We ask you to bless the members of our armed forces. That grateful for and inspired by those veterans who have given their lives for our country we may bravely face the challenges ahead we pray to the Lord:Īs we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, That violence may be overcome by peace that weapons of destruction be transformed into tools of justice, and hate give way to true charity we pray to the Lord: That the hearts of all men and women will be moved to pursue true peace and justice we pray to the Lord: That the nations of the world will seek to work together in harmony and peace we pray to the Lord: That our homeland will be preserved from violence and terrorism we pray to the Lord: That the Lord may help families with men and women in the armed forces to cope with daily challenges in the absence of their loved ones we pray to the Lord: That the families, relatives and friends of our military members may be strengthened in this time of concern and anxiety we pray to the Lord: That even in war, we may keep clearly before us the defense of all human rights, especially the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness we pray to the Lord: That the Lord may preserve the members of our Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force from all harm we pray to the Lord: RESPONSE: THROUGH THE DARKNESS BRING US TO THE LIGHT.įor our Commander-In-Chief, President N.N., and our political and military leaders that they may tirelessly seek peaceful settlements to international disputes we pray to the Lord: Priest: Let us pray for our brothers and sisters as they go forth with courage and determination to face the forces of violence, weapons of destruction and hearts filled with hate.
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