The price of Divine Love is not to be appreciated; for it suffices to obtain the Kingdom of Heaven, and the love of Him who has loved us so much merits the highest degree of our love.
+St. Francis of Assisi.
The truly obedient soul looks not to the greater or less difficulty of the order, but to the authority of him who commands, and the merit of obedience.
+St. Francis of Assisi
We must not be wise according to the flesh. Rather we must be simple, humble and pure. We should never desire to be over others. Instead, we ought to be servants who are submissive to every human being for God's sake.
+St. Francis of Assisi
Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. Where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor vexation. Where there is poverty and joy, there is neither greed nor avarice. Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
+St. Francis of Assisi
Alms are an inheritance and a justice which is due to the poor and which Jesus has levied upon us.
+St. Francis of Assisi
We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.
+St. Francis of Assisi
Blessed is the servant who loves his brother as much when he is sick and useless as when he is well and an be of service to him. And blessed is he who loves his brother as well when he is afar off as when he is by his side, and who would say nothing behind his back he might not, in love, say before his face.
+St. Francis of Assisi
If we endure 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.
+St. Francis of Assisi
