All those men and women … who in their body serve the world… - Francis of Assisi

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All those men and women … who in their body serve the world through the desires of the flesh, the concerns of the world and the cares of this life: They are held captive by the devil, whose children they are, and whose works they do.

Francis of Assisi

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Saint Francis of Assisi (c. 1182 – October 3 1226) was an Italian religious leader and Catholic mystic who founded the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans. He is known as the patron saint of animals, birds, and the environment. Though baptized as Giovanni Bernardone he was commonly known as Francesco.

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Native Name: Francesco

Alternative Names: St. Francis of Assisi • Saint Francis of Assisi • San Francisco de Asís • San Francesco d'Assisi • Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone • Saint Francis • Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone

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Preach the gospel always and if necessary, use words.

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