Born in 1181 in Assisi, St. Francis was baptized as Giovanni by his mother. This infuriated his father, Pietro, when he returned from France because he did not want for his son to become a man of God, but rather a businessman, like himself. Pietro, therefore, renamed his son Francesco—meaning Frenchman. Growing up, he lived an undemanding life because of his father’s wealth. He was a charming born leader and every single person loved him. However, his money and likeableness led to parties, sin, and vices because nobody tried to control him. But wealth was not enough for Francis; he seeked glory. He received his opportunity when Assisi declared war on a nearby town named Perugia. Most of the Assisian troops were massacred but the wealthy were
