Once or twice, St. Dominic offered to sell himself into slavery in exchange to free the unfortunates who were imprisoned.
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This man will not hesitate to give charity, even going forth to sell his books to help.
I've been reading a lot of stories of different saints and planning on making art pieces of it 'cause I find them really interesting.
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Arthur Wasse (British, 1854 - 1930)
Sunday Morning, 1888
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Friars, according to Shakespeare
Character: so I have this problem with my boyfriend-
Friar: have you considered faking your death?
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So many friars.
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The speech Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein delivered at the Friars Club Roast of Nat King Cole.
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The friars of Assisi having a snowball fight on the Basilica's ground!
Bless them, bringing some lightheartedness in this world! Look how much fun they're having! 😃😂
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St. Dominic de Guzmán, founder of the Order of Preachers.
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One of the things I found about St. Dominic was that he was chosen numerous times to become a bishop, but he always refused it 'cause he didn't really care for the title and preferred to live life in poverty.
Talk about humility
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G.K. Chesterton, St. Francis of Assisi.
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The Clash on stage at Friars , Aylesbury , UK , 28th June , 1978 .
©️ Mark Jordan
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Hymn for evening prayer
Feast of St Lawrence of Brindisi
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Changes in the Franciscan Family
St. Francis of Assisi
On October 17, 2023, six American Provinces of Franciscan Friars (Order of Friars Minor) gathered together in a joint Chapter. The Friars then officially merged into one Province, to be known as the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe. One can see the need for such an action; the number of Friars have been dwindling. It was probably felt that the Friars could be more…
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Barba di Frate or Friars Beard
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