The saint's lifestyle was focused on witnessing to and proclaiming peace—a mission passed on to the entire Franciscan Family.
Peace is at the core of Franciscan spirituality. It’s a goal that is very clearly reflected even in the traditional Franciscan greeting, “Peace and good.”
According to Br. Nestor Inácio Schwerz, St. Francis’ lifestyle was focused on witnessing to and proclaiming peace—a mission passed on to the entire Franciscan Family. The friar explains: