Weldon suggests that St. Francis is one of the greatest poets to ever exist despite not having written any poems to an audience. According to the author, many people attribute roles to the saint, which in a real sense are misattributions. The poetic genius of the saint and his contribution to the world of poetry is overlooked. For example, although many individuals presume that the Peace Prayer is a creation of St Francis, it is not his work. Instead, the prayer was attributed to him by the Knights of the Prince of Peace. According to Weldon, St Francis is a poet because of his strong-willed relationship with God and his primacy of active love over contemplation and intellect. Compared to other men of God, Francis was the first to acknowledge the importance of understanding all scriptures of the bible. In addition, his values influenced magnificent poetic pieces and comedies that have stood the test of time. St Francis advocated for loving one another entirely and passionately. Moreover, his appreciation of nature is a notable part of his legacy. Thus, his life constituted that of a poet since he influenced the creation of poems.
The image of St Anthony holding Baby Jesus is popular worldwide. Similarly, Weldon refers to the saint as the true son of St Francis because of his way of life, dedicated to serving the Lord through humility and preaching the gospel. St Anthony was a staunch follower of the Franciscan brotherhood, judging by his ability to catch the attention of St Francis when there were numerous other followers in the movement. Less than three years after attending the chapter of Pentecost in 1221, he received a letter from St Francis permitting him to guide friars in theology. However, his commitment to the brotherhood was not his only quality as his attitude toward others was impressive. Like St Francis, he was impressed by the humility and poverty of God. St. Anthony always preached about the need for unending love, humility, and vulnerability. In many ways, he adhered to the values of St. Francis and reinforced that love should be prioritized above all human interests. Moreover, he was an eloquent speaker and excellent communicator of the gospel, allowing him to carry the light of Christ throughout his life.
St. Bonaventure was a great leader and occasionally took the role of reconciling disputes from troubles within his order to the Pope’s elections. In addition, he had numerous works of writing, comprised of more than nine volumes of books each with an average of 700 pages. Moreover, St. Bonaventure is known for his spiritual teachings and writings, which included hymns, the miracles of St Francis, and St Francis’ biographies, which were all rich textured and distinctive. In addition, Bonaventure was a master of theology and possessed deep spirituality, allowing him to exercise sensitivity to the word of God and utmost divinity. Therefore, his devotion to his work and his love of God allowed him to become an icon. St. Bonaventure is referred to as the seraphic doctor because he seeks to reconcile human ways with God and advocates for undying love. According to the saint, God is the center of all creation and an exemplar. Therefore, the role of humans is to declare their unmatched love for their creator and walk in his path.