We must not be wise and prudent according to the flesh. Rather, we must be simple, humble and pure.
FRANCIS OF ASSISIIf 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.
More Francis of Assisi Quotes
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Great and glorious God, and Thou Lord Jesus, I pray you shed abroad your light in the darkness of my mind. Be found of me, Lord, so that in all things I may act only in accordance with Thy holy will.
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Holy wisdom confounds Satan and all his wickednesses.
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Holy charity confounds all diabolical and fleshly temptations and all fleshly fears.
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It is not fitting, when one is in God’s service, to have a gloomy face or a chilling look.
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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.
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It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
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Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
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If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.
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Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.
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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.
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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.
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For it is in giving that we receive.
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Holy humility confounds pride and all the men of this world and all things that are in the world.
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While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.
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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.
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