St Francis of Assisi

Quick facts: Francis was born into wealth and privilege. After a life of fueled by money and success, Francis heard God calling him to go home and repair His church. Francis thought it meant the physical church in Assisi so he sold his father's cloth to make money for the repairs. His father, furious, took him to the bishop who made him return the money. Francis returned the money and turned to a life of poverty. He praised God in all of His creation and founded the Franciscan order. 
Patron of : animals, merchants and ecologists
Ways to celebrate: Go for a nature walk, make sack lunches for those experiencing homelessness in your city, many parishes have a blessing of the animals on this day
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How we are celebrating: St. Francis of Assisi