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Saint Francis of Assisi had his hopes and dreams, successes and failures. He made mistakes, but he never stopped looking for God and trying to be good. He walked through woodland, singing and playing a make-believe violin – and inspired people to live the Gospel message in poverty, humility, simplicity and joy. Towards the end of his life, blind and in constant pain, Francis praised God in The Canticle of the Creatures. He taught us that we don’t need to be big and important to be very special to God – and that’s all that matters, isn’t it?
 
Looking for a faithful Summer Retreat? Look no further, this August, join Sr Janet of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood for a peaceful online retreat from the beautiful grounds of The Franciscan Centre, Ladywell. Walking in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, discover fresh inspiration in their witness of humility, simplicity, care for creation and love for those on the margins. Through prayer, reflection and the beauty of the natural world, this joyful retreat offers an opportunity to deepen your faith and encounter God in all things.
 
Author: Sr Janet Fearns FMDM
Publisher: Redemptorist Publications
Pages: 44
Publication date: 2026
ISBN：9780852316597
No. 2082268073