Abstract
This paper explores the life of St. Francis, one of the Roman Catholic Church's most famous saints. It discusses how he began life as a son of a wealthy merchant, his search for personal glory through honor in battle, and later his sacrifice of his edification to the glory of God. The author describes a man of contrast who later preached to the world about understanding, peace, love and brotherhood.

From the Paper
"Francis' search for God took him to San Damiano where he believed God told him to "repair my church". Believing "my church" to be the church in which he was worshiping, Francis returned home again, took cloth from his father's shop, and sold it to raise money for the church's repairs. His father, never wanting his son to be a man of God, was furious. He charged Francis with theft, demanded the return of the money, and asked Francis to renounce his right as an heir. This was a turning point in Francis' life. From this point until his death, Francis renounced his worldly heritage and wealth."

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