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St. Francis by Caravaggio fine art print

“Francis of Assisi is not for everyone. Even many saints would not be comfortable with Francis. He appeals primarily to the heart. He would never be accused of being lukewarm, for he lived his life afire. Francis found God in real life. He led a life of radical devotion to God and to service of other people, especially poor people.

Typically, Francis attracts the average person more than the scholar. Devotions popular with many Catholics are associated with Francis. The Christmas crib or Nativity scene, Stations of the Cross, the Stigmata, and the garden statues surrounded by birds and flowers, to name a few.

Francis found his inspiration in the Gospels, in Christ. More precisely, he found it in the stories in which Jesus walked among the people of the streets and talked with equal ease to children, tax collectors, lepers, foreigners, and Pharisees. Francis experienced the good news in the flesh in poor people and in needy people, in fig trees and in mustard seeds, in sheep and in goats. In short, Francis practiced an incarnational, sacramental spirituality.

To say that Francis’ vision is sacramental means simply that he was always drawn to life, to the preciousness of the everyday. He shunned intellectualizing and instead looked for God in the flesh, in the earth, and in simple things. He preferred to pray with his feet, with his hands, and with his voice raised in song. Not only did Francis meditate on the suffering of Jesus, but he bore the wounds of Jesus in his very flesh when he received the stigmata.”

- excerpt from the book “Praying with Francis of Assisi” 

This is the place to start if you looking for Franciscan resources and religious goods. Are you or is someone you know associated with the Franciscans? The products in this category will make your shopping easy and convenient. We carry a large selection of books about St. Francis, his followers, and Franciscan spirituality and practice. We also feature many Tau crosses and San Damiano crucifixes. Start by browsing the subcategories at the top of your screen. 

Continuously popular since it first appeared in 1977, The Incorruptibles remains the acknowledged classic on the bodies of Saints that did not undergo decomposition after death, many remaining fresh and flexible for years, or even centuries. After explaining both natural and artificial mummification, the author shows that the incorruption of the Saints' bodies fits into neither category but …

This olive wooden tau cross measures just over an inch square and comes on a 32in. cord with the 3 Franciscan knots. 

This Franciscan auto rosary features 8mm olive wood beads and a lobster claw clasp for ease in placing around the car mirror.   Comes carded. The back of the Crucifix reads: Benedicat Tibi Dominus Et Custodiat Te Tibiet Misereatur Tui Convertat Vultum Suum Ad Te Ut Det Tibi Pacem Dominus Benedicat Te

" Francis: The Saint of Assisi begins like a tale of America's old West. Joan Mueller quickly draws the reader into the violence, greed, and lawlessness of twelfth-century Assisi. The reader meeting Francis and Clare for the first time will take pleasure in the story of a rich merchant and a beautiful noblewoman who choose religion instead with their stories will delight in the skillful …

In this little booklet are 30 of the most popular Catholic novena prayers-prayers to be recited nine days in succession in petition for some favor. They include prayers to St. Joseph, St. Raphael, St. Anne, St. Anthony, St. Jude, St. Gerard, St. Rita, St. Therese the Little Flower and the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Our Lord has said, "Ask and it shall be given you," and there is never …

St. Francis of Assisi and the Conversion of the Muslims . This book is a new release and will be ready December 1st! Tells the authentic story of St. Francis' trip to the Sultan in Egypt and efforts to convert him to the One True Faith. Also includes a brief biography of St. Francis, including his stigmata, the Franciscans, St. Clare, and St. Francis' view of the Crusades. A book greatly …

For centuries upon centuries, strings of beads or knots have been used as an aid for counting prayers. Use this simple, yet beautiful rosary chaplet, composed of 13 decades of 3 wooden beads each with a medal depicting St. Anthony holding the Christ-child, when praying the chaplet of St. Anthony. Includes instructions on praying the chaplet.

This colorful enameled San Damiano Cross measures 1 1/4 in. x 1 in.  It comes on a 24 in. gold colored steel chain.

This is a collection in two volumes.

The works of Ignacio Larranaga provide analysis and solutions, doctrines and orientations for the needs and problems of the whole person. They are a summary of the total mystery of a person and his needs-a summary that has helped millions and millions of people to experience the joy of interior liberation and the joy of living. Now, the message of Father Larranaga is becoming available to …

This laminated holy card depicts St. Francis with many birds.  On the back is the "Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi:" Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon, Where there is doubt, faith, Where there is despair, hope, Where there is darkness, light, and where there is sadness joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not …

This large Tau cross of St. Francis is solid pewter and measures 1 1/2in. x 1 1/2in.  It comes with a 24in. endless curbed chain.

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 1, has stories about the following: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. John Bosco St. Patrick St. John Baptist de La Salle St. Anthony of Padua St. Thomas More St. Anne St. Lawrence St. Pius X St. Peter Claver St. Vincent de Paul St. Teresa of Avila St. Margaret Mary Alacoque St. Isaac Jogues St. Stephen

Blessed Marie Celine of the Presentation . This book is a new release and will be ready December 1st! Compiled by the Poor Clares of Rockford, Illinois. Beatification Sept., 2007. This 19-year-old girl, Germaine Castang, suffered much in a desperately poor family, with illness, deaths and other sorrows---but her life was crowned by entry into religious life. Allowed to make her profession on …

This Beautiful laminated St. Pio (Padre Pio) holy card has the following prayer to St. Pio whose feast day is September 23: O Glorious Saint Pio, bearing the wounds of Christ you generously accepted your sufferings, and labored faithfully for the good of all souls.  Help me to embrace that same attitude of acceptance in my life. With confidence, I ask for your intercession to obtain the …

This olive wood Tau cross is made in the Holy Land of reclaimed native olive wood by local craftspeople. The Tau cross is approximately 1 inch long and 3/4 inch across and comes with a 32 inch leather cord with metal clasp.

The first major feature length dramatic film on the life of St. Anthony of Padua. St. Anthony is one of the most popular saints in Christian history. Made in Italy with top-notch acting talent, and superb cinematography, this is an outstanding film on the inspiring life of St. Anthony. It presents Anthony as a strong and appealing person who sacrificed wealth, popularity and looks …

101 stories witness to the rosary's power to heal, convert, protect, and aid. Includes Pope John Paul's complete text on the "Rosarium," history of the rosary, instructions for making and guides for praying the rosary, plus a coupon to send for a free rosary from the Holy Cross Family Ministries.

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated booklet has the following novenas: God the Father Christmas Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Spirit Our Lady of Perpetual Help Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal St. Joseph St. Peregrine St. Dymphna St. Rita St. Anthony of Padua St. Anne St. Theresa of the Child Jesus St. Jude Thaddeus Our Patron Saint

This Italian made wooden Tau cross has a traditional picture of St. Francis on it and a prayer that reads: The Lord bless and keep you. The Lord show his face to you and have mercy. The Lord look upon you and give you peace. The Lord bless you.