Spiritually Minded And Cheerful

Franciscan Sisters, TOR from Toronto, Ohio

Franciscans, no matter where they are or in whatever situation they find themselves, should, like spiritually minded people, diligently show reverence and honor to one another without murmuring (1 Peter 4:9). They should let it be seen that they are happy in God, cheerful and courteous, as is expected of them, and be careful not to appear gloomy or depressed like hypocrites.

Saint Francis of Assisi
THE RULE OF 1221
Chapter 8

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