Sunday, October 18, 2009

Preach Penance To All


Pope Innocent III and St. Francis of Assisi

It was Pope Innocent III who was at that time the head of the Church, a famous man, greatly learned, renowned in discourse, burning with zeal for justice in all the things that the cause of the Christian faith demanded...said to them: "Go with the Lord, brothers, and as the Lord will deign to inspire you, preach penance to all..."

Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
CHAPTER XIII

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