The Little Flowers of St. Francis

St Francis (1181-1226), the poor one of Assisi, is the subject of many stories about his rapport with birds and animals who tamely gathered around him to listen to his preaching. Birds seemed especially fond of him and he would preach to them about the love of God in the same way he did to people. Here are collected the most charming tales - sermon to the birds, the wolf of Gubbio, the exploits of Brother Giles and Brother Juniper.