As yet Francis did not preach sermons to the people they met; nevertheless in passing through towns and castles he exhorted all men and women to fear God and to do penance for their sins, while Brother Giles exhorted them to believe and to follow the excellent counsels of Francis.
When the people heard them, they said, 'Who are these men, and why do they speak like this?" They made this comment because at this time the fear and love of God had died out in the country and no one spoke of penance which was consodered as folly.
St. Francis of Assisi
Legend of the Three Companions
CHAPTER IX - 34
Monday, April 14, 2008
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