I warn all the friars and exhort them not to condemn or look down on people whom they see wearing soft or gaudy clothes and enjoying luxuries in food or drink; each one should rather condemn and despise himself.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Rule of 1223
Chapter 2
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Pray for us father Francis for we do not truly love Christ and do not truly follow you - tho we claim to be lovers of Jesus and faithful followers of you. Pray that we might repent with all of our hearts and turn to our loving Lord, so patient and long-suffering - ever so faithful to us. Teach us Francis to condemn and despise ourselves and forget the world of men and their failings.
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