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I wouldn’t be a Jesuit if it weren’t for St. Francis of Assisi

I wouldn’t be a Jesuit if it weren’t for St. Francis of Assisi

by Mark Mackey, SJ | Oct 4, 2022 | Creation, Religious Life, Saints 101, Spirituality, The Jesuits    ~ Approx. 5 mins

One of the first memories I have of visiting my grandpa’s house, which we did weekly in my childhood, was seeing calendars and envelopes piled up on one of his tables. The calendars sported brightly colored photographs of wildlife and natural scenes- incredible shots...

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