More than a Garden Statue: Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi

When you hear “St. Francis of Assisi,” do you picture a statue tucked in a garden? While that’s a common image, St. Francis was so much more—a radical follower of Christ, a lover of creation, and a man whose joy and simplicity still speak powerfully to us today.In this episode of Living LIT, we’ll explore:Who St. Francis really was beyond the garden statue.Why the Church celebrates his feast on October 4th.His deep love for poverty, peace, and God’s creation.How your family can celebrate St. Francis at home: pet blessings, animal cookies, bird feeders, and time outdoors.A special reflection about my dear friend Sr. Judy, a Franciscan sister whose order helped found Mayo Clinic.References:Picture Book of Saints Picture Book of Saints: Illustrated Lives of the Saints for Young and Old: Lawrence G. Lovasik: https://www.amazon.com/Picture-Book-Saints-Lawrence-Lovasik/dp/0899422357/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EAQNLH2ICNAO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VzhfmVjZ4evI4VUe0glvuVthqyiT1v1CMNl2jXKqQcrWkbLhRmBYnsy__DD1kwhoswH08KDqbdH1lmbuNkcRRMs0mtJ3Iy9NqR3yMmZtAxdRxT_63S2M9JbkDvW9DsflFP6ZFynK1R4un2jBiSq8yrP2zw7wUHMeyZEQczz9rd9avC-xOR9mwYxDfI49DQDcGX496aEK9xvx3VFnzXkLuA6po8og0tzC1JJGxOx5SLw.BFQFw5Tshx2F_thuEb60-M_p7UQ0zhq1fzfIHFGLoew&dib_tag=se&keywords=picture+book+of+saints&qid=1759332577&sprefix=picture+book+of+saints%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1Robyn Living LIT on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlivinglit/