"For it is in giving that we receive." St. Francis of Assisi

"For it is in giving that we receive." - St. Francis of Assisi Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan monks that he led and established, the color of the hoodie even mimics the color of the Franciscan Friars we see today. St. Francis of Assisi is known for his deep compassion for people, his compelling preaching, his love of nature, and his commitment to poverty. He met the needs of the poor around him while also establishing a monastery in Assisi, Italy. He received the stigmata (wounds in his hands that the wounds of Jesus) as a showcase to his deep love and commitment to Jesus Christ. He is known as the patron saint of animals, ecology, and Italy. His feast day is October 4.