Holy Poverty
His friends ask him, “Are you thinking of marrying someone?” But Francis answers them figuratively.
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Poor in Spirit, Rich in Faith
Regardless of our own financial situation, we all can be poor in spirit.
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As St. Francis Lay Dying
Francis knew he was dying. A doctor friend from Arezzo had come to visit him and told him that with God’s grace, all would be well.
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Hold Fast to Christ
Love God and do as you will, says St. Augustine, for love is its own commandment.
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Praying at the Tomb of Padre Pio
Everyone who goes down to the crypt and kneels in front of the tomb feels that something under that massive granite is still moving.
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St. Francis Desired Honesty
Francis desired to live honestly. If the friars could do without something, then it belonged to a poor person who needed it.
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‘Inwardly Cleansed, Interiorly Enlightened’
Francis kindled his desire for God by constantly striving to overcome obstacles in his life that prevented him from relationship with God.
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