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After reading Mark Galli's Francis of Assisi and His World answer these two questions. Are the central tenants of St. Francis still viable today? Can Francis teach us anything about modern Christian life?

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I am not familiar with Galli's work on St. Francis. However I have read many other works on Francis and am familiar with Franciscan teachings at both theoretical and practical levels(I belonged to the Third Order of St. Francis for several years.) On this basis, I will respond to your two questions.

1. Central Tenets

The central tenets of St. Francis are, of course, rooted in the traditional vows of poverty, chastity and obedience taken by the members of all religious orders.

Francis placed special emphasis on radical poverty, teaching ...

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