From the Writings of St Francis – Letter to the Faithful
St Francis of Assisi letter to the faithful.
St Francis of Assisi letter to the faithful.
Where there is charity and wisdom there is neither fear nor ignorance.
About the visitation of angels and the Mother of God to the church named Saint Mary of the Angels.
Let the brothers not make anything their own, neither house, nor place, nor anything at all.
St. Francis of Assisi, The Earlier Rule, Chapter 17 “And when we see or hear people speaking or doing evil or blaspheming God, let us speak well and do good, praising God, who is blessed forever”
From Admonitions of Saint Francis of Assisi.
For He is our strength and power who alone is good, alone most high, alone almighty and admirable, glorious and alone holy, praiseworthy and blessed without end forever and ever.
St. Francis of Assisi, Earlier Rule, Chapter I “Here then is the rule and the way of life of these brothers: to live in obedience, in chastity, and without property; and to follow the doctrine and the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ who said: ‘If anyone wants to come after me, let him deny…
St. Francis of Assisi, Earlier Rule, Chapter XVI “If they persecute you in one city, flee to another. Blessed are you when men will hate you and persecute you and accuse you of evil, and when they will falsely speak all manner of evil against you for my sake. Rejoice on that day and exult…
St. Francis of Assisi’s Letter to the Entire Order, (sections 28–29) “Brothers, look at the humility of God, and pour out your hearts before Him! Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves, that He Who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally.“