He (St. Francis) was honored by all and extolled by all, with praiseworthy judgement; and he alone considered himself the most vile among men, he alone despised himself most severely. For often, when he was honored by all, he suffered the deepest sorrow; and rejecting the favor of men, he would see to it that he be rebuked by someone.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
CHAPTER XIX
Thursday, December 04, 2008
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