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Saint Francis Assisi

Thomas of Celano, Rembrance-Desire of a Soul

Brother Falcon


Source Documents [1240-1245] Thomas of Celano "A Falcon," chap. 127 in The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul, reprinted in Francis of Assisi, Early Documents: The Founder (New York, New City Press: 1999; Google Books: Online Library of Free eBooks: Online Preview).

When blessed Francis, fleeing, as was his custom from the sight of human company, came to stay in a certain hermitage place, a falcon nesting there bound itself to him in a great covenant of friendship. At nighttime with its calling and noise, it anticipated the hour when the saint would usually rise for the divine praises. The holy one of God was very grateful for this because the falcon's great concern for him shook him out of any sleeping-in. But when the saint was burdened more than usual by some illness ,the falcon would spare him, and would not announce such early vigils. AS if instructed by God, it would ring the bell of its voice with a light touch about dawn.

It is no wonder that other creatures revere
the greatest lover of the Creator. (Founder, 355-6)

Animal Rights History Timeline: Medieval [c485-1450]

Medieval Times-Dark Ages
Old-Middle English Literary Period


Animal Rights History-Timeline

[1181/1882-1276] St. Francis Assisi, Saint Francis of Assisi

[1220] Later Admonition and Exhortation
[1225] Canticle of the Creatures
[before 1226] The Undated Writings
Admonitions
Exhortation to the Praise of God
Praises to be Said at all the Hours
Biography-Commentary-Reference
[1228-1229] Thomas of Celano, First Life of Saint Francis
VIII. The Church of San Damiano
XIX. Watchfulness Over Brothers, Scorn for Himself, and True Humility
XXI. Preaching to the Birds and the Obedience of Creatures
XXVIII. Charity and Compassion for the Poor; Sheep and Lambs
XXIX. Love Toward All Creatures for the Sake of the Creator
XXX. The Manger He Made in Celebration of the Lord's Birthday
[1228-1232] Julian of Speyer and Others, Divine Office of Saint Francis
[1230-1232] Thomas of Celano, Legend for Use in the Choir
[1230-1234] Cardinal Thomas of Capua, Laetabundus
[1225-1235] Roger of Wendover, Flores Historiarum-The Preaching of Francis, Remarkable End of His Life
[1225-1235] Roger of Wendover, Flores Historiarum-The Preaching of Francis, Remarkable End of His Life
[1232-1235] Julian of Speyer, Life of Saint Francis
VI. Keeping of Poverty, Abstinence; Rigor of His Life, How He Fled Praise
VIII. How He Preached to the Birds, Dumb Animals Obedient to Him
IX. His Love for All Creatures on Account of His Love for the Creator
[1232-1239] Henri d' Avranches, The Versified Life of Saint Francis
7th Book: Teaching the Brothers to Pray, How He Strove in the World's Eyes to Be Vile
8th Book: His Speech to the Birds Song in Praise of Their Lord
9th Book: Chattering Swallows; What He Did for a Hare and a Fish 10th Book: His Pity for a Sheep, and His Rescue of Some Pitiable Lambs
11th Book: All Things to Praise God and Call Them His Brethren
[1229-1240] Jacques de Vitry, Sermon I to the Lesser Brothers
[1240-1245] Bartholomew of Trent, Liber epilogorum in gesta sanctorum, Life of Saint Francis
[1245-1247] Thomas of Celano, Remembrance of Desire of a Soul
 77. Sow and a Lamb
124. Saints Love for Creatures
125. Creatures Returned His Love
126. A Bird Nesting in His Hands
127. A Falcon
128. Bees
129. A Pheasant
130. A Cricket
132. His Compassion for the Sick
134. Compassion for Sick in Spirit
141. His Charity; Salvation of Souls
151. Devotion-Lord's Nativity
157. Preaching by Example
161. Lord's Promise for Suffering
163. Death and What He Did Before,
[1250-1270]
[1275-1365]



Saint Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds



Animal Rights History Timeline: Medieval [c485-1450]

Medieval Times-Dark Ages
Old-Middle English Literary Period


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