Theft of Alms

Brother Juniper and a beggar

Blessed Francis used to say to his friars, "I have never been a thief in the matter of alms, and obtained or used more than I needed. I have always accepted less than my needs, lest other poor folks should be cheated of their share; for to act otherwise would be theft."

Saint Francis of Assisi
Mirror of Perfection
Chapter 11

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