Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, informally named as Francesco, was an Italian Roman Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men's Order of Friars Minor, the women’s Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis and the Custody of the Holy Land. Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in history...
NationalityItalian
ProfessionSaint
CountryItaly
dream journey essentials
The journey is essential to the dream.
silence action higher
What is it that stands higher than words? Action. What is it that stands higher than action? Silence.
The one you are looking for is the one who is looking.
heart men dwelling
By the anxieties and worries of this life Satan tries to dull man's heart and make a dwelling for himself there.
prayer trials patient
Be patient in trials, watchful in prayer, and never cease working.
peace heart passion
While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.
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Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
attitude giving possession
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.
hurt humble animal
Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission - to be of service to them whenever they require it.
ignorance humility dwelling
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.
pain thinking suffering
When I think of the happiness that is in store for me, every sorrow, every pain becomes dear to me.
spiritual sublime dear-god
Dear God, please reveal to us your sublime beauty, that is everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, so that we will never again feel frightened.
simple joy simplicity
Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy.
death wine omnipotence
What do you have to fear? Nothing. Whom do you have to fear? No one. Why? Because whoever has joined forces with God obtains three great privileges: omnipotence without power, intoxication without wine, and life without death.