St. Frances of Rome Comments
Frances was born in the city of Rome in 1384 to a wealthy, noble family. From her mother she inherited a quiet manner and a pious devotion to God. From her father, however, she inherited a strong will. She decided at eleven that she knew what God wanted for her -- she was going to be a nun. And that's where her will ran right up against her father's. He told Frances she was far too young to know her mind -- but not too young to be married. ... Continue Reading
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Thanks a lot this really helped! I was looking for a patron saint and I think st.Francis of Rome would be perfect!
InJesus' Name,
Genevieve lilley
wow I knew about St. Fracis but not that much. this was so interesting! I was looking for a patron saint and I found this , I thinl this is just what I'm looking for!
Thanks a bunch!
In God's love,
Genevieve lilley
how did she become a nun/saint cuz i need 2 know 4 my paper
Yes i am so sorry for your tragic loss Denise Curry,i hope God helps you through everything.
Does anybody know who Saint Frances is the patron saint of??? As i am making my confirmation also and she is my chosen saint aswell and i have been asked to find what she is the patron saint of thanks xxx :)
I have been anxiously searching for a confirmation saint for months and haven't been able to connec with any of the saints' stories. then, me friend recemended saint frances to me because it was her confirmation saint. i felt an instant connection and am very excited to do her as my confirmation saint. I love saint frances, what a beautiful life she led. :)
God bless everyone :) especially denise curry i will keep you in my prayers :)
I have to research this saint for school. Thanks for posting it! Religion makes school fun. I hope you like school too.
thanks this will be good for my comfirmation ive been looking for sooooo long
awesome! loved what the angel told her about corpral mortification.....i like all of her story! was looking for the patron of cars and found a new friend in heaven! love it! thanx
I loved this story. I wish I could find a more detailed story about her. Her life story gives me HOPE.
thanks mate! i used this for a school project very informative.
Thanks for this, I would like to teach my girls,more about SAINTS an ANGELS
Thanks this was really helpful. My confirmation is in 2 weeks and i need to do a saint poster on the saint I chose and i chose St.Frances of Rome
Thank you! This is really a touching story. I am now making Frances my confirmation name so I too can follow in her footsteps..Maybe not as drastically though.
This is such an amazing story! She is so admiring!
wow...this has helped me alot...in so many ways we are the same...we share the same name i can only strive to know God like her
I was asked to pray to this saint, her beautiful life story, how precious our saints are to help guide us along the way...
Very Detailed. I got a lot of Information from this . Thanks!
VERY GOOD KEEP IT UP
This is very enlightening story. I have learned that you can serve God regardless of social standing.
St. Frances life story was very
inspiring, she always sought God's
will, setting an example for all.
Thanks for the enlightenment.