Beyond the famous art and frescoes, where did St. Francis actually preach to the birds? Media personality and travel author Teresa Tomeo joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to highlight a remarkable stop from her guide Beyond Assisi. Teresa takes listeners to Bevagna, Italy—a serene valley town just miles from Assisi—where pilgrims can visit the exact field where St. Francis delivered his famous sermon to the birds. Discover the history behind the 13th-century stone relic preserved in the Church of San Francesco, the new outdoor altar and artwork dedicated to the event, and how tangible holy sites bring the reality of the saints to life. Stream now!

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