The name Saint Francis of Assisi Makes Most People Think of a cute lawn figure that's surrounded by birds or of a man who had a great love for animals, nature, and poetry. St. Francis had an unswerving desire to imitate Our Crucified Saviour Francis Bernadone Known as Francis Of Assisi was born in Assisi in 1182 to Pietro and Picca Bernadone. Pietro was a cloth merchant and probably one of the richest men in Assisi. …showed first 75 words of 503 total…

…showed last 75 words of 503 total…father, however, remained ignorant. In 1209, a formal way of life was adopted by Francis. After Mass, he was inspired to open the Scriptures three times. The three verses went like this: 1) If you would be perfect, go and sell all you have and give to the poor, and follow me. 2) Take nothing with you for the journey; and 3) If any man will follow me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.