St. Francis Of Assisi.

St. Francis Of Assisi

Vision Video

PO Box 540, Worcester, PA 19490-0540

#500854D, $19.99 www.visionvideo.com 1-800-523-0226

Shot on location and with a total running time of 46 minutes, "St. Francis Of Assisi And The Franciscans" is a full color DVD documentary designed to inform adolescent and adult viewers about the life of Francis Bernardone, the man who would be known throughout Christianity as Saint Francis of Assisi and the founder the Franciscan Order. Period paintings and a dramatic performance by Tom Melissis portrays the story of a young man, who left his wealthy family in medieval Assisi in search of knighthood, only to return as someone who found God in his life and in his world, and who was therefore compelled to a transcending purpose in sharing the love of God with others. Various Franciscans guide the viewer through the history of St. Francis including his peaceful life of poverty, his rebuilding the churches of Assisi, his rapidly growing following, and his experiences the stigmata. Franciscans relate how and why they joined the order and dedicated themselves to upholding and continuing the enduring legacy of St. Francis and his mission to aid the impoverished and the needy. "St. Francis of Assisi" is informative and enthusiastically recommended viewing and a wonderful addition to family, church, and community library Christian Studies collections.