St. Francis Icon (small) Throw used as a burial spice

used as a burial spice and in purification rites

a community of monks belonging to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists)

a benevolent guardian angel keeps watch over a sleeping boy

and carry on an intimate dialogue with God

John's Preparatory School

St. Francis Icon (small) Throw used as a burial spiceFrom Conception Abbey ST. FRANCIS ICON (small) St. Francis of Assisi (1182 1226) is the founder of the Franciscan Order and one of the most famous and beloved saints of the Church. He renounced worldly wealth, preaching the importance of simplicity and poverty based on the ideals of the Gospel. He was known for his love of nature and animals, especially birds. In this contemporary icon by Sr. Mary Charles McGough, OSB., St. Francis reveals the