After Receiving The Blessing of The Bishop

When the friars have received the blessing of the Bishop, let them go and mark out the boundaries of the land which they have accepted for their house, and as a sign of holy poverty and humility, let them plant a hedge instead of building a wall. Afterwards let them erect simple little huts of clay and wood, and a number of cells where the friars can pray and work from time to time in order to increase their merit and avoid idleness.

Saint Francis of Assisi
Mirror of Perfection - 10

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