In the fervor of his love Francis felt inspired to imitate the glorious victory of the martyrs in whom the fire of love could not be extinguished or their courage broken. Inflamed with that perfect love "which drives out fear" (1 John 4:18), he longed to offer himself as a living victim to God by the sword of martyrdom; in this way he would repay Christ for his love in dying for us and inspire others to love God.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Bonaventure, Major Life
Chapter IX
Saint Francis of Assisi
Bonaventure, Major Life
Chapter IX
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