The founders of YAFraM are all Franciscan Friars who have committed to living a life in the way style of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis of Assisi was born in 1182 into a wealthy family in Assisi, Italy. During his younger years, he lived life excessively, buying expensive items and partying often. He was a natural leader and many of his peers followed him in his wild ways. St. Francis longed for glory and prestige. When Assisi declared war against Perugia, he was given the opportunity to fight and to hopefully gain fame. He was captured, however, and remained a prisoner-of-war for a year.

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