St. Francis of
Francis was born in 1181 or 1182 in
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“The
way of Francis from the very beginning was the way of the poor, the way
of common experience, the way of the common man.” (2 Cel 1, 1X)
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“Yet
his safest haven was prayer, not prayer of a single moment, or idle or
presumptuous prayer, but prayer of long duration, full of devotion
serene in humility.” (1 Cel XXVII)
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“It
is almost impossible to describe how great was the affection of Francis
for all of God’s creation, the depth of his joy in contemplating the
wisdom, the power, and the goodness of their Creator in all creatures.”
(1 Cel XXIX)
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“ Do
not go about with a gloomy countenance or a hypocritical sadness.
Rather let the world see your joy in the Spirit.
Show everyone the fruits of the Spirit, good cheer, and
generosity.” (2 Cel 2, CVI)
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“Christ was always in his sight.
And his love for Christ was exceeded only by the love Christ had
for him.” (p. 204 Peace
of Heart)
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