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Beyond the Birdbath: The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

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Reflections from the world of Mercy

Written by Sister Eileen Dooling, Sisters of Mercy

When considering the offer to write this blog, it dawned on me how little I knew about Saint Francis: a wild youth, disowning his father and his inheritance, conversing with a wolf and surrounded by birds. There had to be more than sentimental stories to have such a Franciscan legacy and a popularity among the people. And so began my homework!

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