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We should never desire to be over others. Instead, we ought to be servants who are submissive to every human being for God's sake. — Francis Of Assisi

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Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society. — Francis Of Assisi

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You can show your love to others by not wishing that they should be better Christians. — Francis Of Assisi

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The world is a great stage on which God displays his many wonders. — Francis Of Assisi

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Study always to have Joy, for it befits not the servant of God to show before his brother or another sadness or a troubled face. — Francis Of Assisi

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Be patient in trials, watchful in prayer, and never cease working. — Francis Of Assisi

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It is the devil's greatest triumph when he can deprive us of the joy of the Spirit. He carries fine dust with him in little boxes and scatters it through the cracks in our conscience in order to dim the soul's pure impulses and its luster. But the joy that fills the heart of the spiritual person destroys the deadly poison of the serpent. But if any are gloomy and think that they are abandoned in their sorrow, gloominess will continuously tear at them or else they will waste away in empty diversions. When gloominess takes root, evil grows. If it is not dissolved by tears, permanent damage is done. — Francis Of Assisi

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Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy. — Francis Of Assisi

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We adore Thee most holy Lord Jesus Christ, here in all Thy Churches, which are in the whole world, because by Thy holy cross, Thou hast redeemed the world — Francis Of Assisi

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First do the necessary, then do the feasible, then you will be able to achieve the impossible. — Francis Of Assisi

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Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that have received
only what you have given. — Francis Of Assisi

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Nor did demons crucify Him; it is you who have crucified Him and crucify Him still, when you delight in your vices and sins. — Francis Of Assisi

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What you are looking for is what is looking. — Francis Of Assisi

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And St. Francis said: 'My dear son, be patient, because the weaknesses of the body are given to us in this world by God for the salvation of the soul. So they are of great merit when they are borne patiently. — Francis Of Assisi

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And St. Francis added: My dear and beloved Brother, the treasure of blessed poverty is so very precious and divine that we are not worthy to possess it in our vile bodies. For poverty is that heavenly virtue by which all earthy and transitory things are trodden under foot, and by which every obstacle is removed from the soul so that it may freely enter into union with the eternal Lord God. It is also the virtue which makes the soul, while still here on earth, converse with the angels in Heaven. It is she who accompanied Christ on the Cross, was buried with Christ in the Tomb, and with Christ was raised and ascended into Heaven, for even in this life she gives to souls who love her the ability to fly to Heaven, and she alone guards the armor of true humility and charity. — Francis Of Assisi

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Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love. — Francis Of Assisi

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And just as He appeared before the holy Apostles in true flesh, so now He has us see Him in the Sacred Bread. Looking at Him with the eyes of their flesh, they saw only His Flesh, but regarding Him with the eyes of the spirit, they believed that He was God. In like manner, as we see bread and wine with our bodily eyes, let us see and believe firmly that it is His Most Holy Body and Blood, True and Living.For in this way our Lord is ever present among those who believe in him, according to what He said: "Behold, I am with you all days even to the consummation of the world." — Francis Of Assisi

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We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way. — Francis Of Assisi

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Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love,
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. — Francis Of Assisi

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A man who works with his hands is a labourer. A man who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. A man who works with his haands, his head, and his heart is an artist. — Francis Of Assisi

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God could not have chosen anyone less qualified, or more of a sinner, than myself. And so, for this wonderful work He intends to perform through us, He selected me- for God always chooses the weak and the absurd, and those who count for nothing. — Francis Of Assisi

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Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer. — Francis Of Assisi

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Water is the mirror of nature. — Francis Of Assisi

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As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that, before the Final Judgment, there is a purifying fire. He who is truth says that whoever utters blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will be pardoned neither in this age nor in the age to come. From this sentence, we understand that certain offenses can be forgiven in this age, but certain others in the age to come. — Francis Of Assisi

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Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom You light the night, and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong. — Francis Of Assisi

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Pure, holy simplicity confounds all the wisdom of this world and the wisdom of the flesh. — Francis Of Assisi

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The Lord called me by the way of simplicity and humility, and this way He hath shown me in truth for me and those who will believe and imitate me. And therefore I would that ye name not to me any rule, neither of St. Augustine, nor St. Benedict, nor of Bernard, nor any way or form of living, but that which was mercifully shown and given me by the Lord. — Francis Of Assisi

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We should have no more use or regard for money in any of its forms than we have for dust. Those who think it is worth more, or who are greedy for it, expose themselves to the danger of being deceived by the Devil. — Francis Of Assisi

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All things of creation are children of the Father and thus brothers of man ... God wants us to help animals, if they need help. Every creature in distress has the same right to be protected. — Francis Of Assisi

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Where there is darkness, let there be light. — Francis Of Assisi

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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice. — Francis Of Assisi

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If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy. — Francis Of Assisi

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Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. — Francis Of Assisi

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For One in such a lofty position to stoop so low is a marvel that is staggering. What sublime humility and humble sublimeness, that the Lord of the Universe, the Divine Son of God, should stoop as to hide Himself under the appearance of bread for our salvation! Behold the humble way of God, my brothers. Therefore, do not hold yourselves to be anything of yourselves, so that you may be entirely acceptable to One Who gives Himself entirely to you. — Francis Of Assisi

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For it is in giving that we receive. — Francis Of Assisi

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The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today — Francis Of Assisi

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Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. — Francis Of Assisi

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A man sins who wishes to receive more from his neighbor than he is himself willing to give to the Lord God. — Francis Of Assisi

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What we are looking for is what is looking. — Francis Of Assisi

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Men lose all the material things they leave behind them in this world, but they carry with them the reward of their charity and the alms they give. For these, they will receive from the Lord the reward and recompense they deserve. — Francis Of Assisi

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I therefore command all my Brothers, those living now and those to come in the future, to venerate the Holy Mother of God, whom we always implore to be our Protectress, to praise her at all times, in all circumstances of life, with all the means in their power and with the greatest devotion and submission. — Francis Of Assisi

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It was easy to love God in all that was beautiful. The lessons of deeper knowledge, though, instructed me to embrace God in all things. — Francis Of Assisi

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Here is one of the best means to acquire humility; fix well in mind this maxim: One is as much as he is in the sight of God, and no more. — Francis Of Assisi

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Keep a clear eye toward life's end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God's creature. What you are in his sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing that you have received ... but only what you have given; a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage. — Francis Of Assisi

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Spread the Gospel. If necessary, use words. — Francis Of Assisi

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Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, Who is the day through whom You give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour; of You, Most High, he bears the likeness. — Francis Of Assisi

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It is not fitting, when one is in God's service, to have a gloomy face or a chilling look. — Francis Of Assisi

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Holy poverty confounds cupidity and avarice and the cares of this world. — Francis Of Assisi

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No one is to be called an enemy, all are your benefactors, and no one does you harm. You have no enemy except yourselves. — Francis Of Assisi

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He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist. — Francis Of Assisi

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Holy humility confounds pride and all the men of this world and all things that are in the world. — Francis Of Assisi

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The journey is essential to the dream. — Francis Of Assisi

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You should never praise anyone until you see how he turns out in the end! — Francis Of Assisi

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The brave unfortunate are our best acquaintance. — Francis Of Assisi

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We must not be wise and prudent according to the flesh. Rather, we must be simple, humble and pure. — Francis Of Assisi

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Where there is Love and Wisdom, there is neither Fear nor Ignorance.
Where there is Patience and Humility, there is neither Anger nor Annoyance.
Where there is Poverty and Joy, there is neither Cupidity nor Avarice.
Where there is Peace and Contemplation, there is neither Care nor Restlessness.
Where there is the Fear of God to guard the dwelling, there no enemy can enter.
Where there is Mercy and Prudence, there is neither Excess nor Harshness. — Francis Of Assisi

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What does the poor man do at the rich man's door, the sick man in the presence of his physician, the thirsty man at a limpid stream? What they do, I do before the Eucharistic God. I pray. I adore. I love. — Francis Of Assisi

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Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure. — Francis Of Assisi

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Pleased be you, my Lord, with all your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, who is the day and through whom you give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendours and bears likeness of you, Most High One. — Francis Of Assisi

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And in any preaching you do, admonish the people concerning repentance, and that nobody can be saved except he who receives the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord. And when It is sacrificed on the altar by the priest or borne anywhere, let all the people on bended knees render praise, glory and honor to the True and Living Lord God. — Francis Of Assisi

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The only thing ever achieved in life without effort is failure. — Francis Of Assisi

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Ask the beasts and they will teach you the beauty of this earth. — Francis Of Assisi

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Make me an instrument of thy peace. — Francis Of Assisi

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Preach the gospel wherever you can; when all else fails use words. — Francis Of Assisi

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You cannot all abandon your possessions, but at least you can change your attitude about them. All getting separates you from others; all giving unites to others. — Francis Of Assisi

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Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens, you have made them bright, precious and fair. — Francis Of Assisi

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When I think of the happiness that is in store for me, every sorrow, every pain becomes dear to me. — Francis Of Assisi

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Man should tremble, the world should vibrate, all heaven should be deeply moved when the Son of God appears on the altar in the hands of the priest. — Francis Of Assisi

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A promise is a child of the understanding and the will; the understanding begets it, the will brings it forth. — Francis Of Assisi

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Gold hath no lustre of its own.
It shines by temperate use alone. — Francis Of Assisi

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Holy obedience confounds all bodily and fleshly desires and keeps the body mortified to the obedience of the spirit and to the obedience of one's brother and makes a man subject to all the
men of this world and not to men alone, but also to all beasts and wild animals, so that they may do with him whatsoever they will, in so far as it may be granted to them from above by the
Lord. — Francis Of Assisi

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Such was the will of the Father that his Son, blessed and glorious, whom he gave to us, and who was born for us, should by his own blood, sacrifice, and oblation, offer himself on the altar of the cross, not for himself, by whom "all things were made," but for our sins, leaving us an example that we should follow his steps. — Francis Of Assisi

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Preach the Gospels everyday & only if you have to ... use words. — Francis Of Assisi

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I have sinned against my brother the ass. — Francis Of Assisi

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What is it that stands higher than words? Action. What is it that stands higher than action? Silence. — Francis Of Assisi

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Alms are an inheritance and a justice which is due to the poor and which Jesus has levied upon us. — Francis Of Assisi

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Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves so that He who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally. — Francis Of Assisi

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A man has only so much knowledge as he puts to work. — Francis Of Assisi

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What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble Himself like this under the form of a little bread, for our salvation ... In this world I cannot see the Most High Son of God with my own eyes, except for His Most Holy Body and Blood. — Francis Of Assisi

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Preach always. If necessary, use words. — Francis Of Assisi

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Who we are looking for is who is looking. — Francis Of Assisi

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If a superior give any order to one who is under him which is against that man's conscience, although he do not obey it yet he shall not be dismissed. — Francis Of Assisi

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Praised be my Lord, for our sister water.
St. Francis of Assisi,
Canticle of the Sun — Francis Of Assisi

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What could you do to a man who owns nothing? You can't starve a fasting man, you can't steal from someone who has no money, you can't ruin someone who hates prestige. — Francis Of Assisi

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Dear God, please reveal to us your sublime beauty, that is everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, so that we will never again feel frightened. — Francis Of Assisi

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A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. — Francis Of Assisi

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If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men. — Francis Of Assisi

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While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. — Francis Of Assisi

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What each man is in Your eyes, thus he is, and no more. — Francis Of Assisi

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Don't change the world, change worlds. — Francis Of Assisi

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It is good to read the testimonies of Scripture; it is good to seek the Lord our God in them. As for me, however, I have already made so much of Scripture my own that I have more than enough to meditate on and turn over in my mind. I need no more . .. I know Christ, the poor crucified One. — Francis Of Assisi

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There is absolutely no man in the whole world who can possess one among you unless he first die. — Francis Of Assisi

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May the power of your love, Lord Christ, fiery and sweet as honey, so absorb our hearts as to withdraw them from all that is under heaven. Grant that we may be ready to die for love of your love, as you died for love of our love. — Francis Of Assisi

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195. "God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me a right faith, a sure hope, a perfect charity, sense and knowledge, so that I may carry out your holy command. — Francis Of Assisi

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Holy wisdom confounds Satan and all his wickednesses. — Francis Of Assisi

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God requires that we assist the animals, when they need our help. Each being (human or creature) has the same right of protection. — Francis Of Assisi

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The greatest security we can have in this world that we are in the grace of God, does not consist in the feelings that we have of love to Him, but rather in an irrevocable abandonment of our whole being into His hands, and in a firm resolution never to consent to any sin great or small. — Francis Of Assisi

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Jesus is happy to come with us, as truth is happy to be spoken, as life to be lived, as light to be lit, as love is to be loved, as joy to be given, as peace to be spread. — Francis Of Assisi

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I beg you to show the greatest possible reverence and honor for the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things, whether on earth or in heaven, have been brought to peace and reconciled with Almighty God — Francis Of Assisi

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Where there is discord may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. Where there is despair, may we bring hope. — Francis Of Assisi