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DVD Color / 50 Min. This DVD is playable in US and Canada Only. Documentary _________ Have you received Christ as your Lord and Saviour? Find out how to do so on our page: Plan of Salvation _________ Tell others about Jesus like St. Francis did: We who are Christians are all called by God to share our faith (witness) with those who are not Christians. Some Bible verses that you will find helpful for doing this, and that you may want to commit to memory are found on other pages on our web site (see: Memory Verses; 2nd Set: Salvation!, Plan of Salvation, and Statement of Faith). _________ © 2002 Nova-T Srl. All Rights Reserved. _________
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St. Francis publicly renounced his father's wealth and turned to prayer, preaching the virtues of a simple lifestyle based on the Gospels. A guided tour of the town of Assisi... In this unique film, viewers are given a guided tour of the town of Assisi by St. Francis himself. The "narration" of St. Francis is rendered by the well-known Italian actor Flavio Bucci. ...the son of a rich merchant. Francis was born in the late 12th century, the son of a rich merchant. He was raised as a young Assisian nobleman, but grew dissatisfied with his life. In his twenties, he publicly renounced his father's wealth and turned to prayer and service to the poor. ...a poor, simple lifestyle based on the ideas of the Gospels. Francis began to live as a hermit and preached the virtues of a poor, simple lifestyle based on the ideas of the Gospels. Later in life he composed his famous poem, the Canticle of Brother Sun. He died on October 3, 1226 and was canonized in 1228 by Pope Gregory IX. ...all the sites in Assisi that played a significant role in the life of St. Francis. This tour visits all the sites in Assisi that played a significant role in the life of St. Francis. Assisi's spiritual and mystical character is explored, as is its artistic and cultural heritage, including its winding medieval streets, squares, and festivals. ________________________ |
Cassette and packaging © 2002 Janson Video, Inc. __________________________ This video is a rich source of information for anyone planning to visit Assisi. __________________________ Assisi: Home of St. Francis DVD ... is available as a Free Gift to those making a contribution for the support of The Prayer Foundation.™ For more information on how to obtain your own personal copy, and for a list of other Gifts available to our Supporters, go to our page: Gifts For Contributors! ____________________ ...it may also be purchased through our Gift Shop. _______________________ See Also: ___________________________
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