He became King of France (as Louis IX) at the age of 12. He was married and had eleven children, to whom he gave an excellent upbringing. He was noted for his spirit of prayer and penitence and for his love for the poor. He ran his kingdom not only to give peace to the people and economic stability but also for their spiritual good. He founded the Sorbonne and was a friend of St Thomas Aquinas. He was a member of the Order of Penitents of St Francis of Assisi, which later became the Franciscan Third Order and is now known as the Secular Franciscan Order (OFS).
He ran his kingdom not only to give peace to the people and economic stability but also for their spiritual good ..... This is missing today, leadership emphasizing the spiritual life, prayer and devotion. I think Reagan is the only modern day President to have lived this throughout his presidency. He also had a frequent and robust relationship with Pope John Paul 2. Peace to all. DM
He ran his kingdom not only to give peace to the people and economic stability but also for their spiritual good ..... This is missing today, leadership emphasizing the spiritual life, prayer and devotion. I think Reagan is the only modern day President to have lived this throughout his presidency. He also had a frequent and robust relationship with Pope John Paul 2. Peace to all. DM