Franciscan Puzzle Crossword

Symbolic of the poor Christ/ paradoxes of gospel such as fullness in emptiness
Francis renounced him
Birthplace of Francis
actions done when one has sinned to reconcile and ask for forgiveness
Roman Catholic religious order founded in the early 13th century by St. Francis
giving yourself and your belongings to help others in need.
first African American Roman Catholic nun in Georgia
Franciscan order whose purpose is to bring the Gospel to life where they live and work
German Franciscan composer, poet and historian of the 13th century
an ornamental hanging placed at the back of an alter. Religious art depicting important moments in persons life.
One of the first followers of St. Francis. Founded the order of Poor Ladies.
People who Francis once had an abhorrence towards, but had a change of heart and kissed one, accepting them and loving them.
an old fashioned, usually humiliating act to give the public satisfaction for ones sins.
a group of women who embrace the Gospel life of continual conversion, through prayer, community and service, in the tradition of Frances, Clare, and Mother Alfred.
Our current head of the Catholic Church who wanted to honor St. Francis.
Building occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.
Poverty, chastity, and obedience
a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims to secure control of holy sites.
wrote "Doors to the Sacred: A Historical Introduction to the Sacraments in the Catholic church" and was a theologian, professor, Catholic sacramental scholar, etc
founded the Sisters of Saint Francis in Rochester and was instrumental in founding St. Marys Hospital.
abandoned life of luxury for life of poverty devoted to God and serving others.
the church that Francis rebuilt
The time in which Francis lived
animals and environment
What St. Clare was the Patron saint of
taking something away to move towards the fulfillment of ones higher purpose in life.
order of Franciscans who live their lives in the world rather than religious communities.
respect for life, fidelity to mission, Compassionate concern, Joyful service, Christian stewardship, etc
Jewish tradition of reflection and repentance where God writes down who will live and who will die, who will have a good year and who will have a bad one.
group that believe contemplation is fundamental in a Franciscans life