St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction (2018)
St. Francis is one of the most loved saints in all the world, but do we really know him? Cities, schools, hospitals, and churches around the globe are dedicated to him, but why? He can be found in gardens across the country, but he must be more than just a birdbath. Francis is known as a lover of peace and of nature, and this is true. But he also went against all social norms. All that the world said would lead to happiness, he abandoned for something else, something more. To the world, he first appeared a fool. He was an outsider, hated and ridiculed by even the people who were supposed to love him the most. Yet, thousands followed him. Why? Francis was a sinner and a saint who was on a lifelong journey animated by grace. He was a real person with real struggles, temptations, and doubts. He was a disciple, perhaps, the greatest disciple. When all the world saw him as a fool, he stood as a sign of contradiction.
Director: Dan Johnson
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Father Dave Pivonka, TOR as Self |
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Sister Catherine Caldwell, TOR as Self |
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Raniero Cantalamessa as Self |
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Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart as Self |
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Father Michael Higgins, TOR as Self |
| Directing | Dan Johnson | Director |
| Writing | Dan Johnson | Writer |
| Writing | Father Dave Pivonka, TOR | Writer |
| Writing | Philip Martin | Writer |
| Production | Jonathan Weiss | Line Producer |
