Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi was born Giovanni Francesco Bernardone. He was born of wealth, yet had very little formal training. When Francis was a young man, he lived a worldly life and fought in battles. It was not until he was captured and in prison for one year that he had a conversion experience. Although his life was short, from the onset of his conversion, he set out to help the destitute, lepers and preach the …

…a saving knowledge of Him. In some situations there are those who have the 'gift' of poverty and 'flourish' in the mission field. "For in a severe<Tab/>test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their profound poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part." (2 Corinthians 8:2 NAB) <Tab/> Bibliography 1. New American Bible. New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. 2. Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99, Francis of Assisi.