Mass for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Thursday, October the 4^th, the Catholic Church celebrates one of its most well-known saints, St. Francis of Assisi.  He was born in Assisi Italy in 1181 and died Oct 3, 1226. Francis is the founder of the Franciscan Order and the inspiration of many Franciscan brothers and sisters around the world.  Francis sought to imitate Christ in his life and in his body.  He is known for his filial embrace of the world.  Calling the Sun his brother and the Moon his sister, as well as many other realities in life, Francis sought to express his experience of communion with everything under the one God.  There is an ancient tradition between Franciscans and Dominicans to invite one another to the celebration of the feasts of “our Fathers” Dominic and Francis.  At Barry University, a member of the great Dominican Family, we wish to invite everyone to celebrate the Mass for the Feast of Saint Francis with us.