Francis of Assisi
Fr Dave Pivonka, TOR will lead us in this series on the life of St. Francis. We’ll follow his journey from privileged son and knight to his radical conversion and remarkable discipleship of Jesus Christ. Along the way, we’ll discover why St. Francis is still popular 800 years after his death and what he has to teach us today.
7 sessions
1KnighthoodIn our first day together, we’ll learn about the early days of Francis, his upbringing in Assisi, and his life as a knight.Day 1
2CalledWhen Francis hears a voice in a dream, it causes him to question everything. In Day 2, we’ll see how his response to one question changed the course of his entire life.Day 2
3The CrossToday on Saints in Seven Days, St. Francis hears God’s call to rebuild His Church. While his response is very practical, his work will become a symbol of his life and legacy.Day 3
4No Going BackAs Francis takes on his new mission, it causes many changes in his life, including his family. Today, we’ll look at his relationship with his father and a crucial moment in Francis’ ongoing conversion.Day 4
5PenanceToday, we’ll look at one of the great secrets of St. Francis. Through this special charism, St. Francis will develop a key aspect of his spirituality and help his followers draw closer to the Lord. Day 5
6HumilityIn today’s episode, we’ll look at how St. Francis’ humility created one of the most memorable traditions of Christianity and how it helped him become a great reformer of the Church. Day 6
7LegacyIn our last day together, we’ll look at St. Francis’ final days and what they can teach us about his life and legacy. Day 7