Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2
St. Francis of Assisi: Memorial, Oct. 4
St. Francis Praying for the Animals
___________________ St. Francis engraving late 18th or early 19th cent. Italy
St. Francis Praying for the Animals
St. Francis