From Bethlehem to Greccio with St Francis of Assisi
Published on: 26 December, 2018
By: David Torkington
Throughout his life St Francis was consumed by a desire to give his life for Christ.
The Crib of Greccio – Bringing Christ back into Christmas
Published on: 19 December, 2017
By: David Torkington
That St Francis put Christ back into Christmas is one thing, but it is quite another thing to suggest that he put Christ back into Christianity.
St Francis of Assisi – Part 12 – Francis Receives the Stigmata
Published on: 3 November, 2017
By: David Torkington
Francis set out for La Verna, the mountain which had been given to him by Count Orlando dei Cattani as a place of retreat ten years before. It was here that he began to pray as never before…
From Bethlehem with Love
Published on: 25 December, 2015
By: David Torkington
The year was 1220, the place was Egypt, shortly after the siege of Damietta. A small nondescript looking man stood before the Sultan arrayed in all his regal finery.