Yet God used the saintly Francis and his way as an example of holiness...it is a way that leads to the Heavenly Father. Francis preached peace with the animals and all of nature seeing the value of creation in God's plan for humanity and the world.
Well, I sure liked learning about St. Francis and the animals with you - thank you for dropping by! Mom and I hope to see you again real soon!
Links:
1) St. Francis Pet Crematory
A site devoted to St. Francis for his charity towards all living creatures. The crematory is part of the St. Francis Pet Foundation which finds homes for strays and other unwanted pets and animals. Cremation is for private or group services and you can have the ashes of your pet returned to you in colorful choices of attractive urns in tasteful designs. Information on St. Francis is included on this site - a very nice website for the pet lover!
Five Stars
2) A Prayer Line For Pets
St. Francis is patron saint of this non-denominational website which is dedicated to prayers for sick, confused or lost pets and their owners. Includes a St. Francis Novena, a remembrance and memorial prayer list.
http://hometown.aol.com/prayersforpets/h...
Five Stars
3) The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi
A collection of stories about St. Francis and the early days of his Order.
http://www.ccel.org/u/ugolino/flowers/fl... Five Stars
4) The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi, Part 111 St. Francis had devoted followers and companions that were spiritually blessed in many ways, and Brother Giles, Companion to St. Francis was one of these. This site from Calvin College is composed of ten chapters telling the stories of his companions and his influence on their work and lives.
http:///www.ccol.org/u/ugdino/flowers/fl...
Five Stars
5) Pacificus
Interesting facts about St. Francis and his life through the eyes of his companion Pacificus.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11382b.h...
Five Stars
6) A Brick for Assisi
A fun, interesting Italian site where you can donate a brick with your name on it, forming part of St. Francis Way connecting the places linked to St. Francis.
Three Stars
7) Travel Italy
A nicely illustrated biography of St. Francis of Assisi
http://www.travel.it/relig/saints/franci...
Two stars
8) G.K. Chesterton
An excerpt from Chesterton's book "St. Francis of Assisi," this site discusses St. Francis, his conversion and gradual ascent into mysticism. A little complex for me, but gives an understanding of the poetry of a soul dedicated to God.
http://www.cin.org/saints/jongleur.html
Four Stars
9) Franciscan Experience
A site by the Franciscan Institute Outreach, it includes information on the lives and times of St. Francis and his spiritual companion St. Clare, with writings of St. Francis and St. Clare.
