the life of st. francis Flashcards
1
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asceticism
A
severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
2
Q
what inspired Francis to be close to God?
A
nature
3
Q
Francis was:
A
a short and slight man with fair skin, dark eyes, dark hair worn in the tonsure style, and small angular features
4
Q
Francis was said to be:
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incredibly charismatic
5
Q
commissioned the earliest bio. of Francis was written:
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by Pope Gregory IX
6
Q
who wrote bios. of Saint Francis?
A
Thomas of Celano and Saint Bonaventure
7
Q
when did Thomas of Celano write a bio. on Saint Francis?
A
1230
8
Q
what other notable writings exist on the life of Saint Francis?
A
The Fioretti of San Francesco
