Works
Prayers of St. Francis of Assisi, The Canticle of the Creatures, The Rule of the Franciscan Order, The Second Letter of St. Francis of Assisi, to the, The Testament of St. Francis, The Testament of St. Francis of Assisi
About Saint Francis
Biographical article from the Maltese Capuchin Brothers.
Auspicato Concessum
On St. Francis of Assisi. Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII, promulgated in 1882.
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Francis of Assisi
Long article on St. Francis, founder, mystic, perhaps the most beloved Catholic saint of all.
Catholic Online: St. Francis of Assisi
Long hagiography, by Terry Matz.
Francis of Assisi
An interfaith appreciation of one of the most popular catholic saints.
Francis of Assisi, Founder
Lengthy essay on St. Francis includes legendary material and links to images.
Francis of Assisi, Friar
Biographical essay. With prayer in traditional and contemporary language.
Francis, Saint
Biographical article in the Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Includes bibliography.
General Constitutions of the Secular Franciscan Or
Has Geocities popups.
Le Jongleur de Dieu
An excerpt from G.K. Chesterton's book "St. Francis of Assisi." Illustrated.
Mira Circa Nos
The papal Bull canonizing St. Francis of Assisi. By Pope Gregory IX. 16 July, 1228.
Our Father Francis
Illustrated biography of St. Francis of Assisi, from St. Conrad's Capuchin-Franciscan Province of Mid-America.
Patron Saints Index: Francis of Assisi
Illustrated profile.
Rite Expiatis
Encyclical of Pope Pius XI, about St. Francis of Assisi, promulgated 13 April, 1926.
Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order
In English, French, Italian, or Spanish. Geocities popups.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Sympathetic portrait of the little poor man of Assisi, by Sri Swami Sivananda, the Brahmin-born practitioner of Yoga who founded the Divine Life Society.
Saint Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Order of F
From the book "Lives of Saints", published by John J. Crawley.
Saint Francis of Assisi: A Flower Amidst the Thorn
In an age which stressed intellectual conformity and adherence to a complicated heirarchical structure, Francis was a breath of fresh air. Graphics-dependent.
Saint Francis Preaches to the Birds
An excerpt from The Little Flowers of St. Francis.
Saints' Lives: Francis of Assisi
Brief biography of St. Francis, by Ed LoPresti. With bibliography.
San Francesco d'Assisi / St. Francis of Assis
Personal site devoted to St. Francis of Assisi. Includes a biography, the Rule, his Canticle of Brother Sun, many images from paintings and icons, and links to other Franciscan sites. In English and Italian.
St. Anthony Messenger Press: St. Francis of Assisi
Special feature on St. Francis includes several articles, audio clips, and even a "blessing of the pets" e-card.
St. Francis and His Brethren
Fairly lengthy essay, by Johannes Jorgensen, on St. Francis and his early followers.
The Ecole Glossary: Francis of Assisi
Brief biography, by Karen Rae Keck.
The Franciscan Archive
Collection of documents about St. Francis and the Order of Friars Minor.
The Franciscan Experience
Illustrated biographies of Francis and Clare of Assisi.
The Herald of the Great King
An essay on the life and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. Also includes quotations, prayers, and a copy of the Rule of the Third Order Regular.
The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi
Book in plain text or as a zip file, from Project Gutenberg.
The Life of S. Francis
From "The Golden Legend," by Jacobus de Voragine. William Caxton translation.
The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi
The "Fioretti" or "little flowers" are a collection of beloved stories about St. Francis and the early days of the Order, preserved by the "Spiritual" Franciscans. Also available for download in plain text, zip, or RTF formats.
The St. Francis source in San Francisco
A church that has dedicated their direction to the ways of St. Francis.
Thomas of Celano
Excerpts from the First and Second lives of St. Francis, with commentary by David Burr.
Travel Italy: Francis of Assisi
Illustrated biography the saint.
Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Society: St. Francis
The story of St. Francis. Suitable for children.