Protecting Our Possessions With Guns

The early brothers often asked the advice of the Bishop, who received Francis with kindness, but said: "It seems to me that it is very hard and difficult to possess nothing in the world." To this blessed Francis replied: "My Lord, if we had any possessions we should also be forced to have arms to protect them, since possessions are the cause of disputes and strife, and in many ways we should be hindered from loving God and our neighbor..."

Saint Francis of Assisi
Legend of the Three Companions
CHAPTER IX