Wolf of Gubbio

In "Taming the Wolf of Gubbio," recounted in "Little Flowers of St. Francis" the town of Gubbio is besieged by a savage wolf, causing fear and destruction among its inhabitants. St. Francis, moved by compassion for both the people and the wolf, decides to intervene. Rather than resorting to violence, he approaches the wolf with kindness and addresses it as a fellow creature of God. Miraculously, the wolf becomes meek and submissive, kneeling before St. Francis. Through his gentle persuasion, St. Francis convinces the wolf to end its attacks, restoring peace to Gubbio. This story highlights St. Francis's deep empathy for all living beings and his belief in the power of love and compassion.