Following Francis: The Franciscan Way for Everyone

Discover the story of a man who lived in the Italian town of Assisi nearly 800 years ago—and still offers inspiration to millions today.

In a small town in Italy, in the late twelfth century, a wealthy silk merchant and his wife welcomed a baby boy. Their son lived a life of wealth and worldly pleasure, until he found himself called to something else—a life of service, poverty, charity, celebration, and song. This strange man defied every norm of his society, choosing instead to follow his...