Pope Honorius III tried to persuade Saint Francis to accept some revenues, predicting that his friars would suffer many miseries if they lived entirely on alms. The Saint replied, "I confide in the Lord Jesus, that as he has promised, and will give us, life and eternal glory in heaven, he will not refuse us the small amount of food and clothing which are necessary for the body on earth."
St.Francis of Assisi
Miscellaneous Writings
The Portiuncula, located in Jerusalem, Ohio, in the Diocese of Steubenville, is home to the Franciscan Lay Apostolate. We are humbly committed to imitating the Gospel life of Christ, and observing the Sacraments. Placing ourselves under strict and holy obedience to the Bishop of Steubenville, the Magisterium, and Father Nick Ward, we follow the Medieval Penitential First Rule of the Third Order of St. Francis, dated 1221 A.D.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Regarding Government Taxes
It is not lawful to take the things of others to give to the poor. It is a sin worthy of punishment, not an act deserving a reward, to give away what belongs to others.
St. Francis of Assisi
Admonitions To The Bretheren
St. Francis of Assisi
Admonitions To The Bretheren
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
THANKSGIVING
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, who have set Your glory above the heavens!
Psalm 8
Psalm 8