“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… — St. Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
“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… — St. Francis of Assisi Copy Share
“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… — St. Francis of Assisi Copy Share
“Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and you give light through him. And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendor! Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness. Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens you have made them, precious… — St. Francis of Assisi Copy Share
“We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.” — St. Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
“And St. Francis said: 'My dear son, be patient, because the weaknesses of the body are given to us in this world by God… — St. Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
“Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where these is hatred, let me sow love.” — St. Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
“Preach the Gospels everyday & only if you have to...use words.” — St. Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
“Tuhan...tolonglah kami, agar berusaha lebih keras untuk memahami daripada dipahami.” — St. Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
