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Deeply attached to the charming and carefree Francis Bernardone, Cecilia, a young noblewoman of Assisi, watches as he turns from his life of wealth and privilege, takes vows of poverty, and devotes himself to serving God by helping all those around him.

Traces the life of the Italian who turned his back on his family's wealth to help the poor and teach about God. Discusses Francis' role in the making of the first cr?che.

A biography of St. Francis of Assisi that highlights his contradictions, showing his affinity for animals and his love for nature, art, and the world of the senses alongside his vow of chastity, life of poverty, and devotion to the Church.

Chronicles the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, discussing his hedonistic youth, early schooling, emergence as a Christian leader, religious beliefs, and other related topics.

Saint Francis teaches the wealthy villagers of Gubbio, Italy, the power of love and compassion when he makes peace with a wolf that has been terrorizing the community.

A biography of Saint Francis of Assisi, a thirteenth-century saint know for his work with the poor, and his love of animals and nature.