"CUM GRANDE HUMILITATE!"

"Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words."

A special "Thank you!"
Goes out to
John Michael Talbot
for giving us permission
to use his song on our
"Come to the Quiet"
You Tube Video
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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Strict Self-Discipline

As a loyal follower of Jesus crucified, St. Francis crucified his lower nature with all its passions, from the very beginning of his religious life, by practicing strict self-discipline; he retrained his impulses of sensuality with such rigid self-control that he scarcely took enough food or drink to keep himself alive.

Saint Francis of Assisi
Bonaventure, Major Life
CHAPTER III

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