Feast of Saint Francis 2014

I always adore that the day before my birthday is the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. There is so much to learn about humility, devotion, contemplation, and love from Francis. That is why I usually celebrate my birthday on Oct 04, so I can pass along a little bit of this beautiful soul to my dearest friends and loved ones.

Here are a few of my favorite pieces capturing the moment of Francis in Ecstasy. And here is his famous prayer.

St. Francis’ Vision of the Flaming Torch by El Greco.

Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy by Caravaggio (c 1595).

Saint Francis by Alfredo Volpi.

St. Francis in Ecstasy by Julian Schnabel (1980).