Franciscan Crossword
Across
- 3. Saint Mary of the _____, is where Francis gave the rule to the brothers.
- 6. It was considered "perfect ___" when one was privileged to suffer for Christ.
- 8. Saint Francis rolled around in this once to fight against a temptation.
- 10. the town St Francis was born in.
- 11. Francis would put honey and wine out for these creatures so they would survive the winter.
- 13. Saint Maximilian Kolbe belonged to this family of Franciscan Friars.
- 15. a wolf terrorized this town, and was tamed by Francis
- 17. Saint Padre Pio was a __________ Franciscan.
- 18. Francis warned the friars that this was the soul's greatest enemy.
- 20. the town where Francis was imprisoned for a year.
- 22. the number of chapters in the Approved Rule of 1223.
- 23. Francis famously preached to these once.
- 25. third pope with this name, who dreamt of Francis.
- 26. the vestment that friars wear.
- 28. friars arrange this on their cord to symbolize the vows.
- 31. the Order of Friars _____.
- 32. this saint was a contemporary of Aquinas.
Down
- 1. Francis wrote a set of these to spiritually challenge and protect his brothers.
- 2. the tiny, cute little stories we call the _______ of Saint Francis.
- 4. friars wear these on their feet sometimes.
- 5. the "little portion of land" on which Francis was rebuilding an abandoned chapel dedicated to the Mother of God.
- 7. the second Order founded by Francis is called The ___ Clares.
- 8. the third Order that Francis founded is today called the ________ Franciscan Order.
- 9. The town in which Francis organized the first living Nativity.
- 12. how many vows did Francis and the brothers profess?
- 14. Francis called this friar a little lamb.
- 16. the Lateran _____ is where Francis went to Rome to meet the pope.
- 17. first female to become a Franciscan.
- 19. Francis heard Christ's voice from a crucifix at San _____.
- 21. the first friar to follow Francis. (Italian)
- 24. the mystical wounds of Christ that Francis bore.
- 27. Francis loathed this false god and forbade friars to carry it on their person.
- 29. Francis was known to spread joy and ______, which he first nurtured in his heart.
- 30. Francis suffered a malady in this part of his body.