‘St. Francis Preaching to the Birds’ Photo: by Giotto, c1295-1300.

Stuck in a cycle of self-preoccupation and self-accusation? Francis of Assisi had a way out, says Tony D’Sousa

‘The inner monster you have locked away for years will be transformed if you listen to its story.’

Stuck in a cycle of self-preoccupation and self-accusation? Francis of Assisi had a way out, says Tony D’Sousa

by Tony D’Sousa 11th September 2020

One day Francis of Assisi and his closest companion, Leo, were out walking. Noticing that Leo looked downhearted, Francis said, ‘Leo, why are you looking so sad?’