Saint Francis made himself insensible to all external noise, and, bridling his external senses with all his strength and repressing the movements of his nature, he occupied himself with God alone....With fruitful devotion he frequented only heavenly dwellings, and he who had totally emptied himself remained so much the longer hidden in the wounds of the Savior.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
CHAPTER XXVII
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
CHAPTER XXVII
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I must apologize to everyone. I have been in seclusion at the Port since last Saturday without internet access (went to lobrary today) and will not have access until this coming Saturday (over 200 emails !!!!!)
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