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"Graphic stories of the lives of five Catholic saints"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of how, in 1223, Saint Francis performed the first reenactment of the birth of Jesus and introduced the traditional Christmas nativity scene.

The story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, who rejects his wealthy background to lead a life of poverty, good works, and kindness to animals, told as though spoken by the saint himself.

Tells the story with touching simplicity and poetic language.

Looks past popular legends to examine the life of Francis of Assisi, discussing the social, cultural, and political forces of medieval Italy that influenced his progression from playboy to penitent, to poor man, to saint.

Francis, the Little Poor One, is so filled with the love of God that he bursts into song, and he is joined by birds of every color.

Reviews the lives and works of two members of Assisi society, Francis and Clare, who renounced their wealth and founded religious orders dedicated to relying on God and living in peace, poverty, and humility.