Blessed is that servant who no more exalts himself over the good the Lord says or does through him than over what He says or does through another. (Mt 24:46)
A person sins who wished to receive more from his neighbor than what he wished to give of himself to the Lord God.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Admonition XVII The Humble Servant of God
Source: Francis of Assisi, The Saint, Early Documents published by New City Press
Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A Letter to the Rulers of the Peoples
A LETTER TO THE RULERS OF THE PEOPLES
St. Francis of Assisi
Brother Francis, your little and looked-down upon servant in the Lord God, wishes health and peace to all mayors and consuls, magistrates and governors throughout the world and to all others to whom these words may come.
Reflect and see that the day of death is approaching. With all possible respect, therefore, I beg you not to forget the Lord because of the world’s cares and preoccupations and not to turn away from His commandments, for all those who leave Him in oblivion and turn away from His commandments are cursed and will be left in oblivion by Him. (Gn 47:29; Ps 119:21; Ex 33:13)
When the day of death does come, everything they think they have shall be taken from them. The wiser and more powerful they may have been in this world, the greater will be the punishment they will endure in hell. (Mt 13:12; Mk 4:25; Lk 8:18; Wis 6:7)
Therefore I strongly advise you, my Lords, to put aside all care and preoccupation and receive the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ with fervor in holy remembrance of Him. May you foster such honor to the Lord among the people entrusted to you that every evening an announcement may be made by a messenger or some other sign that praise and thanksgiving may be given by all people to the all powerful Lord God. If you do not do this, know that, on the day of judgment, you must render an account before the Lord Your God, Jesus Christ. (Mt 12:36)
Let those who keep this writing with them and observe it know that they will be blessed by the Lord God.
St. Francis of Assisi
Brother Francis, your little and looked-down upon servant in the Lord God, wishes health and peace to all mayors and consuls, magistrates and governors throughout the world and to all others to whom these words may come.
Reflect and see that the day of death is approaching. With all possible respect, therefore, I beg you not to forget the Lord because of the world’s cares and preoccupations and not to turn away from His commandments, for all those who leave Him in oblivion and turn away from His commandments are cursed and will be left in oblivion by Him. (Gn 47:29; Ps 119:21; Ex 33:13)
When the day of death does come, everything they think they have shall be taken from them. The wiser and more powerful they may have been in this world, the greater will be the punishment they will endure in hell. (Mt 13:12; Mk 4:25; Lk 8:18; Wis 6:7)
Therefore I strongly advise you, my Lords, to put aside all care and preoccupation and receive the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ with fervor in holy remembrance of Him. May you foster such honor to the Lord among the people entrusted to you that every evening an announcement may be made by a messenger or some other sign that praise and thanksgiving may be given by all people to the all powerful Lord God. If you do not do this, know that, on the day of judgment, you must render an account before the Lord Your God, Jesus Christ. (Mt 12:36)
Let those who keep this writing with them and observe it know that they will be blessed by the Lord God.
Source: Francis of Assisi, The Saint, Early Documents, published by New City Press
Monday, June 21, 2010
THE RULE - Chapter 3 - Life in Fraternity -20
The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order
Chapter 3 - Life In Fraternity
20. The Secular Franciscan Order is divided into fraternities of various levels – local, regional, national, and international. Each one has its own moral personality in the Church. These various fraternities are coordinated and united according to the norm of this rule and of the constitutions.
“May whoever observes all this be filled in heaven with the blessing of the most high Father, and on earth with that of his beloved Son, together with the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.” Blessing of Saint Francis from the Testament.
Chapter 3 - Life In Fraternity
20. The Secular Franciscan Order is divided into fraternities of various levels – local, regional, national, and international. Each one has its own moral personality in the Church. These various fraternities are coordinated and united according to the norm of this rule and of the constitutions.
“May whoever observes all this be filled in heaven with the blessing of the most high Father, and on earth with that of his beloved Son, together with the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.” Blessing of Saint Francis from the Testament.
Friday, June 18, 2010
The Admonitions - XVI CLEANNESS OF HEART
Blessed are the clean in heart, for they will see God. (Mt 5:8)
The truly clean of heart are those who look down upon earthly things, seek those of heaven, and, with a clean heart and spirit, never cease adoring and seeing the Lord God living and true.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Admonitions XVI Cleanness of Heart
Source: Francis of Assisi, The Saint, Early Documents published by New City Press
The truly clean of heart are those who look down upon earthly things, seek those of heaven, and, with a clean heart and spirit, never cease adoring and seeing the Lord God living and true.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Admonitions XVI Cleanness of Heart
Source: Francis of Assisi, The Saint, Early Documents published by New City Press
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