Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network: Saint Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Friars
This site offers a religious essay on St.Francis of Assisi. Content focuses on the impact of St. Francis of Assisi and is of a deeply spiritual nature.
University at Buffalo
Suny: University at Buffalo: Work in the Writings of St. Francis
This site evaluates at how Saint Francis of Assisi viewed work and physical labor. It takes a look at physical labor and how it was viewed in monastic life, and then takes a closer look at the views of Saint Francis.
Other
Virtual Medieval Church: Troubadours and Courtly Love
Troubadours were medieval traveling poet-musicians who primarily wrote on courtly love. Many of these poets focused on sexual love, such as Moniot d'Arras, while others wrote of a religious love. Understand the purpose of these writing...
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
Other
Travel Italy: Francis of Assisi (C. 1181 1226)
A short description of Francis' adult life is presented.