Did you know that today, October 4, is the day to honor St. Francis?
Saint Francis of Assisi was known to love nature and animals and simplicity. One of my favorite stories of St. Francis is how he negotiated with, maybe tamed, a wolf in a nearby town. After the encounter with St. Francis, the wolf no longer terrorized the people of the town.
Perhaps today we can all be inspired to do something good for the environment, the birds, the people. Perhaps you could plant a tree, plan a butterfly garden, or donate to the International Wolf Center.
Here is The Prayer of St. Francis:
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