St. Francis: A Model of Compassion and Dedication for Animals, and the Urgency for the Church’s Role Today

In a world often marked by exploitation and neglect of our fellow creatures, the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi shines as a beacon of compassion and dedication towards animals. Born in the 12th century of what is now Italy, St. Francis is renowned for his profound love for all living beings, embodying a spirituality deeply rooted in reverence for nature and empathy for every creature.

St-Francis life and teachings continue to inspire millions around the globe, serving as a timeless reminder of our interconnectedness with the natural world and the importance of extending kindness and care to all sentient beings.

His affinity for animals was legendary. …


From our X feed

by Eric | Apr 8, 2024 |

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Dutch article : Sint-Franciscus van Assisi leeft in Gaza

by Eric | Apr 3, 2024 |

Sint-Franciscus van Assisi leeft in Gaza: Drie moderne helden van mededogen

In de verschrikkelijke ruïnes van Gaza schijnt een licht van hoop te midden van ontbering en tegenspoed. Drie toegewijde zielen, Walid, Aboud en Mo, staan al meer dan vijftien jaar in dienst van het mededogen en treden in de voetsporen van Franciscus van Assisi in hun inzet voor de meest kwetsbare wezens ter wereld, de zwerfdieren van Gaza.

French article : Saint-François d’Assise vit à Gaza

by Eric | Apr 3, 2024 |

Saint-François d’Assise habite Gaza : trois héros modernes de compassion

Dans les ruines terrifiantes de Gaza, une lumière d’espoir brille parmi les difficultés et les adversités. Trois âmes dévouées, Walid, Aboud et Mo, se tiennent depuis plus d’une quinzaine d’années au service de la compassion, suivant les traces de Saint-François d’Assise dans leur engagement envers les créatures les plus vulnérables de ce monde, les animaux errants de Gaza.

From our X feed

by Eric | Apr 3, 2024 |

Saint Francis of Assisi Lives in Gaza : Three Heroes of Compassion

by Eric | Apr 3, 2024 |

Saint Francis of Assisi Lives in Gaza: Three Modern Heroes of Compassion

In the terrifying ruins of Gaza, a light of hope shines amidst hardship and adversity. Three dedicated souls, Walid, Aboud and Mo, have stood in the service of compassion for over fifteen years, following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi in their commitment to the world’s most vulnerable creatures, Gaza’s stray animals.

From our Twitter feed

by Eric | Apr 2, 2024 | 

‼️Urgent‼️ We owe the merchant $247 for the food we bought to feed the stray #dogs for 4 weeks. Please donate if you can and/or share so we can continue to buy food for them 🐾🙏 Thank you! Luca and Amira will give birth in the next 2 days. 🐶🐕
http://paypal.me/MahmoudWarda4

😭💔😰They are bombing our neighborhood every day. Everywhere the buildings are broken. Everywhere, there is cold and wet. There’s nowhere to go for warmth. There’s hardly any food or clean water. Conditions are incredibly difficult.
😭💔😭There thousands and thousands of…

Urgent‼️We feed stray #dogs and #cats 4times a week and we don't have any meals left‼️We have raised$937out of the$1550 we need to feed them for a month Thank you to those who helped. Please donate if you can and/or share so they don't starve to death.🐾🙏
http://paypal.me/MahmoudWarda4

Your generosity fuels my ability to feed the needy on the streets🐾💔. Only one meal is left. Their births are in a few days. Our monthly goal is $1550 and we have only received $133. Please help urgently🙏. Thank you.🇵🇸🕊
http://paypal.me/MahmoudWarda4

Our only chance today amidstthe mass slaughter in #Gaza is to save thelives ofthese #dogs or #cats andfeed them sothey don't die of hunger until thisnightmare isover so we can care for them together in asafe and loving shelter.Our monthly goal remains$1407
http://paypal.me/MahmoudWarda4

🚨😰💔It was a terrifying night. Our neighborhood was bombed. This caused a great amount damage to my house and the house of my relatives.

😭😭💔There are a large number of martyrs in the house of our neighbors' children. Death and destruction fills this place. The sound of the…

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From our Instagram feed

by Eric | Apr 2, 2024 | 


Meet Walid, one of our Operational Directors in Gaza

by Eric | Apr 1, 2024 | 

Meet Walid

The situation in Gaza is terrible

by Eric | Apr 1, 2024 | Situation in Gaza

Below are screen captures of what our Operational manager, Walid, is sending us daily via his X account. 

The situation there is beyond imagination.

the situation in Gaza is unbearable
the situation in Gaza is unbearable
the situation in Gaza is unbearable
the situation in Gaza is unbearable
the situation in Gaza is unbearable