The Message of St. Francis Crosses and Crucifixes Perfect for adding a touch

Perfect for adding a touch of devotion and artistry to your home or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one

fine wooden tracery screens the space

sitting up in the arms of his mother

there is no better companion than Mother Angelica's "Quick Guide"

but the elders remain huddled in their luxurious surroundings

The Message of St. Francis Crosses and Crucifixes Perfect for adding a touchFor nearly eight centuries, the Basilica of St Francis at Assisi, a place of pilgrimage and a treasure house of medieval art, has captured the hearts of millions of visitors and kept alive the story of St Francis, patron saint of the natural world. On 26 September 1997, an earthquake struck Umbria, causing part of the Basilica to collapse, killing four people and grinding some of the frescoes to dust. Miraculously, the cycle of 27 paintings attributed