Wednesday, December 7, 2011

RE: What Saint Francis Meant to Different People

Francis meant a lot of things to different people. To Clare, possibly a reason to branch out in the world and gain power as a woman during medieval times. To Pope Innocent III, maybe a sign of change and reformation to the church. And to Francis's Francis's Father, a big mistake that stole and gave away his hard earned possessions.
Whatever the case is, Francis for the majority gave a positive aura that made people wish to make their lives better and bring themselves closer to God.
Today people are drawn to people that are much similar to Francis. Students at Briar Cliff are naturally drawn the campus leaders that devote their lives to helping others, such as Sister Janet or Bev Wharton.

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