Portiuncula Hermitage in Jerusalem, OhioThe Lord has called me into the way of simplicity and humility, and he has indeed made this way known through me and through all who choose to believe me and follow me. So I prefer you not talk about any other Rule, whether St. Benedict's, or St. Augustine's, or St. Bernard's, nor recommend any other ideal or manner of life than that which the Lord in his mercy has revealed and given to me. He told me I am to be a new kind of fool in this world.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Mirror of Perfection- 68
Saint Francis of Assisi
Mirror of Perfection- 68
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This is one of my favorite quotes from St. Francis. We all must listen to God's calling, even if we must be " a new kind of fool" for doing so.
ReplyDeleteFather really pressed this issue home from the readings this past Sunday. We may not be expected to become the lovable fool that Blessed Juniper was, but whenever we make that committment to follow Christ the world will look at us as fools....and I love it!
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