“By the anxieties and worries of this life Satan tries to dull man's heart and make a dwelling for himself there.”
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Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic saint who lived from June 24, 1182, to October 3, 1226. He is considered a reformer of the Catholic Church, known for his emphasis on poverty and simplicity of life. more
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