Francis of Assisi quotes - page 2

Our actions are our own; their consequences belong to Heaven. (Francis of Assisi)
Who we are looking for is who is looking. View quote
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Where there is injury let me sow pardon. View quote
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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. View quote
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Every day He humbles Himself just as He did when from from His heavenly throne into the Virgin's womb; every day He comes to us and lets us see Him in lowliness, when He descends from the bosom of the Father into the hands of the priest at the altar. View quote
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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. View quote
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Holy wisdom confounds Satan and all his wickednesses. View quote
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St. Francis reportedly said, "Preach Jesus, and if necessary use words." View quote
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No brother should preach contrary to the form and regulation of the holy Church nor unless he has been permitted by his minister. The minister should take care not to grant this permission to anyone indiscriminately. All the Friars, however, should preach by their deeds. View quote
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Witness for Christ each day, and if necessary use words. View quote
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All those men and women ... who in their body serve the world through the desires of the flesh, the concerns of the world and the cares of this life: They are held captive by the devil, whose children they are, and whose works they do. (Francis of Assisi)
... love one another, as the Lord says: "This is My commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you." And let them show their love by the works they do for each other, according as the Apostle says: "let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth." View quote
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Pure, holy simplicity confounds all the wisdom of this world and the wisdom of the flesh. View quote
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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. View quote
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Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens you have made them, precious and beautiful. View quote
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..."Yes, the true servant unceasingly rebukes the wicked, but he does it most of all by his conduct, but the truth that shines in his words, by the light of his example, by all the radiance of his life." (1989) The Road to Assisi, Sabatier as edted by Sweeney, pg 143. View quote
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice. View quote
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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. View quote
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Hail, queen wisdom! May the Lord save thee with thy sister holy pure simplicity! O Lady, holy poverty, may the Lord save thee with thy sister holy humility! O Lady, holy charity, may the Lord save thee with thy sister holy obedience! View quote
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Lord, grant me the strength to change the things I can, the serenity to deal with the things I cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference. View quote
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Be praised, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death, from whose embrace no living person can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Happy those she finds doing your most holy will. The second death can do no harm to them. (Francis of Assisi)
Be praised, my Lord, through those who forgive for love of you; through those who endure sickness and trial. Happy those who endure in peace, for by you, Most High, they will be crowned. View quote
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Most high, all powerful, all good Lord! All praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing. To you, alone, Most High, do they belong. No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name. Praise be to God. View quote
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Praise and bless my Lord, and give thanks, and serve him with great humility. Amen. View quote
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Be praised, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, and clouds and storms, and all the weather, through which you give your creatures sustenance. View quote
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