From the Portiuncula, Francis set out as a herald of the Gospel to preach the kingdom of God in the towns and villages in the vicinity, "not in such words as human wisdom teaches, but in words taught by the Spirit" (1 Cor 2:13). To those who saw him he seemed like a man from another world as, with his gaze fixed on heaven where his heart always dwelt, he tried to lift their thoughts on high. As a result of his efforts the supernatural vineyard of Christ began to put forth shoots which gave out a pleasing fragrance before God and produce fruit in abundance, lush and rich.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Bonaventure, Major Life
CHAPTER IV - 5
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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