Francis, the model of humility, wanted his brothers to be called Lesser and the superiors of the Order to bear the name "servants," thereby preserving the very words used in the Gospel which he promised to observe. At the same time he enabled his followers to learn from their name that they had come to the school of the humble Christ to learn humility. .."Anyone who wants to become great among you must be your servant, and anyone who wants to be first among you must be your slave" (Matthew 20:26-27).
St. Bonaventure - Major Life
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
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"to learn humility"
ReplyDeleteIt just doesn't come naturally at times when daily we must deal with 2 kingdoms with opposite values.
St Francis....pray for us.