800th Anniversary of the First Nativity Scene by St. Francis

Did you know that 2023 is the 800th year that the nativity scene has existed?

Many of us are familiar with the story of St. Francis of Assisi — the wealthy man who reinvented himself by giving away his riches and dedicating his life to God. He teaches all of us the true meaning of humility and is an example of how to act selflessly for others.

In the year 1223, St. Francis, along with the help of a wealthy friend, Giovanni Vellita, decided to recreate Jesus’ birth story with a pageant. With creativity, passion, and patience, the two men were able to recruit people and animals to represent the various roles in the nativity.

You can only imagine how wondrous it was to see what the birth of Jesus looked like for the first time!

For the rest of 2023, we would like to recognize St. Francis for initiating such a beloved tradition and for bringing to life one of the most amazing events in history.

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Mercuri takes the reader back in time to the real Francis of Assisi, revealing with wisdom and clear scholarship the complex dynamics of the Middle Ages, and the concentric circles of those who knew and wrote about St. Francis from firsthand knowledge.
$23.00
This warm, richly detailed biography brings the beloved saint alive in all his human and profoundly spiritual dimensions.
$15.99
By pairing the words and deeds of Francis with the Scripture readings for Lent, Lent With St. Francis: Daily Reflections helps readers reflect on how they, too, can live the Gospel in the circumstances of their daily lives.
$9.99
Lift Up Your Heart is an unique introduction to the writings of St. Francis de Sales, offering readers a personal, ten-day mini-retreat based on ten famous meditations from de Sales spiritual classic, Introduction to the Devout Life.
$14.95
This book looks not only at Francis life and times but also helps us see how we can take on his spirituality in dealing with the challenges in our lives and in the world today.
$15.95
St. Francis 6" Luminous Statue 185- 1909AL is a hard plastic luminous statue that is of the popular St. Francis of Assisi QUANTITY PRICING
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Mother Bird tells her son stories of St. Francis of Assisi.
$17.99
Fontanini 20’ Scale St. Francis of Assisi (43148) is made with marble-based resin RETIRED $700.00 price for In-store pick-up.
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Sterling Silver St. Francis of Assisi Medal
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St. Francis of Assisi with animals statue measures 6" high.
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St. Francis of Assisi with Arch of Birds statue is 10” high and made of white alabaster.
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St Francis of Assisi Sterling Silver Medal 0101SS/24S - 7/8 x 3/4 on 24 Inch Stainless Steel Heavy Curb Chain
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In The Franciscan Saints, spiritual trailblazers span the centuries from Francis and Clare to Solanus Casey and Mychal Judge, with representatives from every walk of life and corner of the world.
$19.99
In the tradition of The St. Francis Prayer Book, Jon Sweeney offers an ancient-medieval way of understanding and experiencing the Gospel: the Holy Fool.
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The reverse side of this 2 1/2" x 4" Holy Card has the St. Francis "Prayer for my Pet." QUANTITY PRICES
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The reverse side of this 2 1/2" x 4" Laminated Holy Card has the St. Francis "Prayer for my Pet." QUANTITY PRICES
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