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Oct. 4, 2026 | 800th Anniversary of St. Francis' Death

Podcast: Catholic Review Radio · Catholic Review Media

Opublikowano: 2026-10-05

In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host Rita Buettner explores the life, legacy, and enduring spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi as the Church marks the 800th anniversary of his death. Through conversations with Conventual Franciscan Father Michael Heine, provincial of Our Lady of the Angels Province, and Conventual Franciscan Friar Gary Johnson, vicar provincial, listeners gain fresh insight into one of Christianity's most beloved saints. Father Heine reflects on the dramatic conversion of St. Francis, from the son of a wealthy merchant to a follower of Christ who embraced poverty, simplicity, and service to the...