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Assisi Chapter 9 Summary

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The poor man of Assisi, Francis, had little education and lacked literacy skills, but these shortcomings did not become an obstacle in sharing the important message of the gospel. “He was not a scholarly saint like Augustine or Thomas Aquinas.” Yet, Francis’ dedication touched many through his religious writings and compilation of poems, songs and prayers. “Francis was not a gifted student as a child and he received no university or seminary degree. His conversion experience came in the form of dreams where God commissioned him to rebuild His church and care for the poor. He took these ‘marching orders’ seriously and committed himself to following Christ in reality and truth as revealed in the Scriptures”. Chapter 10 The Death of Francis In 1225, Francis lived in Rieti and suffered many ailments. He was unable to eat, impacted by dropsy, edema—excess water accumulation. Severe ophthalmia, with its extreme sensitivity to light and pain from inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eye, proved excruciating. He was not a very co-operative patient apparently. At the time, as Francis’ death drew close, he was moved to the Portiuncula Chapel where he lived with his Brothers. …show more content…

Francis was sincerely fond of Jacoba, who showed him great hospitality every time he visited Rome. Most interestingly, it is said just as the messenger was about to leave with the letter, Lady Jacoba arrived with all the items he had requested in the letter. Although there was a rule not allowing women at Portiuncula, “one so close that he even called her a ‘brother’ and excepted her from the rules excluding women from the

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