What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God,… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
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… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share
Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure. — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
We must not be wise and prudent according to the flesh. Rather, we must be simple, humble and pure. — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
Nothing can tend so much to humble us before the mercy and justice of God as the consideration of His benefits and… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
Be Thou praised, my Lord, of our Sister Mother Earth, which sustains and hath us in rule, and produces divers fruits with coloured flowers… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
And in any preaching you do, admonish the people concerning repentance, and that nobody can be saved except he who receives the most holy… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
...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 Copy Share Image
God could not have chosen anyone less qualified, or more of a sinner, than myself. And so, for this wonderful work He intends to… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
“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… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
I believe that You, O Jesus, are in the most holy Sacrament. I love You and desire You. Come into my heart. I embrace You. Oh, never leave me. May the burning and most sweet power of Your love, O Lord Jesus Christ, I beseech You, absorb my mind that I may die through love of Your love, Who were… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share
Be patient in trials, watchful in prayer, and never cease working. — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
It was easy to love God in all that was beautiful. The lessons of deeper knowledge, though, instructed me to embrace God in all… — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
There is absolutely no man in the whole world who can possess one among you unless he first die. — Francis of Assisi Copy Share Image
