The Society Of Francis Of The Age Of 44

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To begin, consider the account of the individual in the 17th in a time when a predominantly catholic regime saturated the developed societies in

During the middle ages, Christianity was the most dominant force and empire in Europe. The catholic church had vast wealth, influence, and power during this time in the history. On of the main figures of that time was Pope Innocent III he was one of the most powerful and influential people in the world. An important writing the Innocent published was “On the Misery of the Human Condition”. This piece talked about the nature of the world as well as impending death and damnation. “He will become fuel for the eternal fires, food for worms, a mass of rottenness”(Innocent III).The “On the Misery of the Human Condition” reveal the medieval idea of the nature of man that humanity is evil and unworthy and life are pointless. Major churches stressed

Francis spent his early years as the spoiled son of a merchant from the nouveau rich class. He was accustomed to violence and even went to war in a battle between Assisi and Perugia. This all changed later, as he become truly selfless. One of his friends noticed this sudden change in Francis and asked him, “Francis are you going to take a wife?” In response he said, “I will marry a nobler and fairer bride than you ever saw, who shall surpass all others in beauty and excel them in wisdom.” The lady he was referring to was Lady Poverty. He would go on to sell off all his possessions including his own horse and attempted to give the money to the decaying St. Damian Church which the priest would not accept. It is worth noting that the priest did not take the money because he found the change of heart within Francis startling. “The priest was amazed, and wondering at a change of circumstances incredibly sudden, refused to believe what he heard; and, thinking he was being hoaxed, he would not keep the offered money.” The skeptical reaction of the priest shows how radical and revolutionary Saint Francis’ generosity was, but also how rare a man like Francis was at a this point in

(d-11) He notes that the poor often talk about how accustomed they were to that lifestyle in that they can be independent and sleep where wherever they want because they have no worries. This view of the poor can be debated because during the mid-1500s, a peasant revolt occurred and was violently suppressed when Martin Luther expressed his distain for the stupid peasants and their misinterpretation of his teachings. In 1625, cardinal Richelieu suggested that people should give discerningly to the poor because the vagabonds were taking advantage of the situation and were being helped out by the kindhearted. (d-8)

Life in Europe during the 1500’s and 1600’s was full of reformation, wars of religion, and exploration of new places and ideas. The poor were greatly affected during this time. They were part of the church reformation when Martin Luther separated from Catholic Christendom and created his own church. In religious wars, like the Thirty Years’ War, the poor were usually the people fighting which had a tremendous impact on their lives and families. With the growth of exploration, the poor moved around which affected their community. The attitudes and responses towards the poor in Europe between 1450 and 1700 included that they were undeserving and lazy; they needed help, should be put to work, and should be given help.

Saint Francis of Assisi had a great childhood, but as he got older his father began to beat him. He lived the life of luxury, and was the the son of a very rich cloth merchant. He was born in Circa, Italy in 1181. He abandoned the life of luxury, for a life devoted to Christianity, and God. He was very devoted into living in poverty, and he rebuilt the Christian church. He is the patron Saint of ecology and animals. He wanted to go to the Christian church reportedly after hearing God’s voice. He insisted that this was his calling and his adulthood confirmed it.

One reason Francis is mired in abject circumstances is because of his laissez-faire attitude with money. One example of this laid-back attitude towards spending money occurs when Francis goes home after twenty-two years and receives ten dollars from his son, Billy. Knowing Francis, this ten dollars would not last long nor would the purchase be wise. He would not spend it after careful consideration to survive but would throw it away on a thoughtless splurge on the unnecessary. Francis does not disappoint by spending most of

The indigence and sufferings of the operatives induced a suspicion in the minds of many of them, that their legislators, their magistrates, their employers, and even the ministers of religion, were, in general, their oppressors and enemies; and were in league for their prostration and enthralment. The most deplorable and enduring evil that arose out of the period of commercial depression to which I refer, was this feeling of alienation between the different classes of society. It is so impossible to describe, or even faintly to picture, the state of distress which prevailed in the town at that time, that I will not attempt it; and yet I think again that surely, in a Christian land, it was not known even so feebly as words could tell it, or the more happy and fortunate would have thronged with their sympathy and their aid. In many instances the sufferers wept first, and then they cursed. Their vindictive feelings exhibited themselves in rabid

Who was Francis of Assisi? What was his background, and how did it influence the direction of Franciscan spirituality? Why was Francis' evangelical quest so successful? What in his teaching and his ways appealed to other Christians and new converts? How were his teaching subversive (or where they?)? You need to make references to the Little Flowers!

Thesis: Martin Luther believes that all Christians are not seen as equals as a result of the Romanists’ three walls.

: Upon his return, his ministry started and his life began to change dramatically. The first of the drastic changes **1Francis did was that he gave all of his money and possessions to a leper he met on the road; because he considered him “Jesus incognito” (newadvent.org). Around this same time Francis made a pilgrimage to Rome. On this pilgrimage he saw St. Peters tomb and spent the rest of the day fasting with the beggars at the door of the basilica. Then on the road back home to Assisi he apparently heard the voice of God say “Francis, repair my church.” Francis took this completely literally and sold his father’s horse and repaired the church he was kneeling at, San Damiano. What Francis later realized was that God was telling him to rebuild the universal church that was suffering from scandals. After St. Francis rebuilt the church at San Damiano, he had not created his new order yet but he had many followers. He told his followers that they had to take up their cross daily and renounce all possessions of the world. Francis and his followers took the gospel literally and went into towns to preach. St. Francis

Francis of Assisi is an icon of poverty and reform in the Catholic Church, because his lifestyle encouraged the Church and especially the hierarchy of his time to change almost entirely. He can be perceived as a prophet of his time who revolutionized from his very being a drastic change, because with his life as an example he went from words to actions. Francis was born into a wealthy family in Assisi; he had everything a boy of his time could ask for. Francis experienced some time alone in a prison cell, it was after that time that he begins to feel dissatisfaction with kind of life he was living and began to grow a spiritual maturation.

Francis usually winced at the lepers, but a recent moment of interaction with God allowed him to view them in a new light. He dismounted himself from the horse, gave the leprous man a coin, and kissed him on the hand. The leprous man accepted his kiss of peace. Francis remounted and continued along the way. After a few days, he moved to a hospice of lepers. He brought with him a large sum of money. One day, he called all of the lepers together, kissed the hand of each, and gave them offerings. Francis’ ministry to the lepers still instructs us on how to treat people with dignity and look past social norms to truly see people for who they are,

Kind and giving, Saint Francis of Assisi had these attributes. Helping lepers and giving to the poor, he definitely had the right to say, “Not hurting our humble brethren is our first duty to them.” He never hurt a soul, even animals fell into his care. Francis, a Roman Catholic friar and preacher, lived up to his saying. Above the treetops he watched beautifully feathered birds, calling them his little brothers and sisters. He treated all with respect, building others up for the glory of God.