Be patient, because the weaknesses of the body are given to us in this world by God for the salvation of the soul. So they are of great merit when they are borne patiently. Francis of Assisi More Quotes by Francis of Assisi More Quotes From Francis of Assisi It would be considered a theft on our part if we didn't give to someone in greater need than we are. Francis of Assisi saint would-be giving It was easy to love God in all that was beautiful. The lessons of deeper knowledge, though, instructed me to embrace God in all things. Francis of Assisi lessons god-love beautiful When we pray to God we must be seeking nothing - nothing. Francis of Assisi praying praying-to-god prayer 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 graciously pleased to die through love of my love. Francis of Assisi love-you sweet jesus No one is to be called an enemy, all are your benefactors, and no one does you harm. You have no enemy except yourselves. Francis of Assisi no-regrets doe enemy Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer. Francis of Assisi perseverance prayer spiritual Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love. Francis of Assisi being-alone christian love Be patient in trials, watchful in prayer, and never cease working. Francis of Assisi patient trials prayer Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society. Francis of Assisi catholic-saint sanctify saint Let us also love our neighbors as ourselves. Let us have charity and humility. Let us give alms because these cleanse our souls from the stains of sin. Men lose all the material things they leave behind them in this world, but they carry with them the reward of their charity and the alms they give. For these they will receive from the Lord the reward and recompense they deserve. Francis of Assisi humility giving men Here is one of the best means to acquire humility; fix well in mind this maxim: One is as much as he is in the sight of God, and no more. Francis of Assisi humility sight mean Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self. Francis of Assisi catholic self giving Our hands imbibe like roots, so i place them on what is beautiful in this world. And I fold them in prayer, and they draw from the heavens light Francis of Assisi prayer spiritual beautiful Nor did demons crucify Him; it is you who have crucified Him and crucify Him still, when you delight in your vices and sins. Francis of Assisi delight sin vices The world is a great stage on which God displays his many wonders. Francis of Assisi angel wonder world The tree of love its roots hath spread Deep in my heart, and rears its head; Rich are its fruits: they joy dispense; Transport the heart, and ravish sense. In love's sweet swoon to thee I cleave, Bless'd source of love. Francis of Assisi roots heart sweet Where there is discord may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. Where there is despair, may we bring hope. Francis of Assisi errors truth hope All getting separates you from others; all giving unites to others. Francis of Assisi giving Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves so that He who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally. Francis of Assisi may giving If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy. Francis of Assisi blessed sympathy thinking
