When a small village was plagued by a wild wolf, it is told that a humble friar named Francis came and met the predator with nothing but his gentle words--and turned the wolf from a menace to a welcome citizen.
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In both joy and adversity, Saint Francis served as a bold example of how to live completely and authentically as a follower of Christ.
This graceful man, who spoke to each part of Creation as a sister or brother, has become one of the most beloved of all saints.
When a small village was plagued by a wild wolf, it is told that a humble friar named Francis came and met the predator with nothing but his gentle words--and turned the wolf from a menace to a welcome citizen