{"id":431,"date":"2022-10-04T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spellmaker.com\/blog\/?p=431"},"modified":"2022-10-04T14:08:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T14:08:00","slug":"st-francis-of-assisi-feast-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spellmaker.com\/blog\/?p=431","title":{"rendered":"St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello! <\/span><\/p>\n

Below is a short video about St. Francis. He is quite near and dear to our hearts hear at Spellmaker, due to our love of animals! The video is short but informative! I hope you enjoy it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Love,<\/span><\/p>\n

Sister Bridget<\/span><\/p>\n

PS – Did you know St. Francis was canonized just TWO years after his passing? Now you do! <\/span><\/p>\n

Fast Facts: St. Francis of Assisi<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Known For<\/strong>: Patron saint of animals<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Also Known As<\/strong>: Francesco (or Giovanni) di Pietro di Bernardone<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Born<\/strong>: c. 1181 in Assisi, Italy<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Parents<\/strong>: Pietro di Bernardone, Pica de Bourlemont<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Died<\/strong>: Oct. 3, 1226 in Assisi, Italy<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Notable Quote<\/strong>: "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Prayer to Saint Francis of Assisi, for Our Pets:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Good St. Francis, you loved all of God's creatures. To you they were your brothers and sisters. Help us to follow your example of treating every living thing with kindness. St. Francis, Patron Saint of animals, watch over my pet and keep my companion safe and healthy. Amen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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