Francis once saw a certain companion of his with a peevish and sad face, and not taking this lightly, he said to him: "It is not becoming for a servant of God to show himself sad or upset before men, but always he should show himself honorable. Examine your offenses in your room and weep and moan before your God. When you return to your brothers, put off your sorrow and conform yourself to the rest."..."Let the brothers beware lest they show themselves outwardly gloomy and sad hypocrites; but let them show themselves joyful in the Lord, cheerful and suitably gracious."
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, Second Life
CHAPTER XCI
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