From the Writings of St Francis – Early Rule: Chapter XXIII

St. Francis of Assisi

Therefore, let us desire nothing else, let us want nothing else, let nothing else please us and cause us delight except our Creator, Redeemer and Savior, the only true God, Who is the fullness of good, all good, every good, the true and supreme good, Who alone is good, merciful, gentle, delightful, and sweet, Who alone is holy, just, true, holy, and upright, Who alone is kind, innocent, clean, from Whom, through Whom and in Whom is all pardon, all grace, all glory of all penitents and just ones, of all the blessed rejoicing together in heaven. Therefore, let nothing hinder us, nothing separate us, nothing come between us.”

Picture of St Francis laying on his deathbed with a church in the background. Text reads: Franciscan Jubilee Year. Plenary indulgence. 1226-2026