The Wondrous Life of St. Francis of Assisi

Bishop Donald J. Hying explores the wondrous life of St. Francis of Assisi during the Special Year of St. Francis, marking the 800th anniversary of the saint's death. Arguably the most popular saint in the world, Francis is acknowledged by nature lovers, Protestants, and people of all faiths and of no faith at all. In this episode, Bishop Hying introduces the basic facts of his life and begins to unlock the mystery of his heart, which still draws and inspires us eight centuries later.