Theft Of Alms

The tunic St. Francis was wearing at the time of his death

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 folk should be cheated of their share; for to act otherwise would be theft.'

Saint Francis of Assisi
Mirror of Perfection - 12

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