When people think of Saint Francis of Assisi, they often they think of him simply as the patron saint of animals, who lived in poverty in the early 1200s and ultimately founded the Franciscan Order, an order of brothers and friars best known today for their work in education.  The finer details of Francis’ life have been whittled down over the years but aren't lost.  He is still widely studied by historians and theologians and in this episode, we discuss a new book that offers a novelized take on Francis’ Life.  The author of the book, Charles Gaines, passed away just months before the final draft was submitted to his publisher so the book was finished by his nephew, Monte Burke, who joins us today.   

<p>When people think of Saint Francis of Assisi, they often they think of him simply as the patron saint of animals, who lived in poverty in the early 1200s and ultimately founded the Franciscan Order, an order of brothers and friars best known today for their work in education.&nbsp; The finer details of Francis&rsquo; life have been whittled down over the years but aren't lost.&nbsp; He is still widely studied by historians and theologians and in this episode, we discuss a new book that offers a novelized take on Francis&rsquo; Life.&nbsp; The author of the book, Charles Gaines, passed away just months before the final draft was submitted to his publisher so the book was finished by his nephew, Monte Burke, who joins us today.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>