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St. Francis was inspired to live a life of poverty, humility, and joyfully bringing the gospel message to all people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeast Day - October 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatron saint of ecology, animals, and Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Franciscan Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44448698433775,"sku":"GFT05-FST","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/6582\/8943\/files\/GFT05FrancisBear.png?v=1740510820"},{"product_id":"st-anthony-holy-bear-plush","title":"St. Anthony Holy Bear Plush","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur St. Anthony bear is 9\" and made of high quality fabric and embroidery. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"194\"\u003eSoft, comforting, and full of faith, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"260\" data-start=\"235\"\u003eSt. Anthony Holy Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweet reminder of one of the Church’s most beloved saints. This cuddly plush bear features an embroidered image of \u003cstrong data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"381\"\u003eSt. Anthony holding the Child Jesus\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with his name stitched across the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"470\"\u003eThe bear also holds a small \u003cstrong data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"498\"\u003e“Holy Bible” keepsake\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a meaningful devotional touch that makes this plush both comforting and inspiring. 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