Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, producing varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs. Francis of Assisi More Quotes by Francis of Assisi More Quotes From Francis of Assisi Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received - only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage. Francis of Assisi sacrificecourageheart Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Francis of Assisi sadnessprayerspiritual God requires that we assist the animals, when they need our help. Each being (human or creature) has the same right of protection. Francis of Assisi helpinganimalneeds Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily. To lean upon Thy great strength, trustfully, restfully. To wait for the unfolding of Thy will, patiently, serenely. To meet others, peacefully, joyously. To face tomorrow, confidently, courageously. Francis of Assisi waitingfaceshelping Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. Francis of Assisi motivationalpositiveinspirational Do all you can to preach the gospel and if necessary use words! Francis of Assisi spiritualchristianfaith All things of creation are children of the Father and thus brothers of man. ... God wants us to help animals, if they need help. Every creature in distress has the same right to be protected. Francis of Assisi brotherfatherchildren The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today. Francis of Assisi volunteerdeedsmay Ask the beasts and they will teach you the beauty of this earth. Francis of Assisi earthpetloss All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. Francis of Assisi cheer-uppositive-thinkinginspirational If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men. Francis of Assisi religiousmenpeace What is it that stands higher than words? Action. What is it that stands higher than action? Silence. Francis of Assisi highersilenceaction God could not have chosen anyone less qualified, or more of a sinner, than myself. And so, for this wonderful work He intends to perform through us, He selected me- for God always chooses the weak and the absurd, and those who count for nothing. Francis of Assisi absurdweakwonderful He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist Francis of Assisi artisthearthands 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. Francis of Assisi omnipotencewinedeath The only thing ever achieved in life without effort is failure. Francis of Assisi effort Where there is Love and Wisdom, there is neither Fear nor Ignorance. Francis of Assisi ignorancehumilitydwelling Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy. Francis of Assisi simplicitysimplejoy 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. Francis of Assisi hurthumbleanimal O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Francis of Assisi love-lifegenerositylove-you
