A masterful narration of the stories of the animals who appear in Saint Francis of Assisi's life, by Luigi Santucci. In a beautiful gift book format, this title has four-color illustrations throughout that capture the simple, yet joyful spirit of Saint Francis that has inspired generations. Saint Francis's most famous and evocative sermons to the birds and the wolf of Gubbio are included and remind us of the
traits of this beloved Saint that led the current Pope to choose him as a namesake -- a deep concern for nature, justice for the poor, and interior peace. A masterful narration of the stories of the animals who appear in Saint Francis of Assisi's life, by Luigi Santucci. In a beautiful gift book format, this title has four-color illustrations throughout that capture the simple, yet joyful spirit of Saint Francis that has inspired generations. Saint Francis's most famous and evocative sermons to the birds and the wolf of Gubbio are included and remind us of the
traits of this beloved Saint that led the current Pope to choose him as a namesake -- a deep concern for nature, justice for the poor, and interior peace.
