St. Francis told his followers (the Franciscans) that our profession was the book of life, the hope of salvation, the pledge of glory, the heart of the Gospel, the way of the Cross, the state of perfection, the key of paradise, and the compact of the eternal covenant. He wanted the Rule to be understood and accepted by all, and wished it to be discussed in our conferences, and meditate on it frequently by ourselves, in order to remind us of our guiding vows. He also taught that the Rule should be always before our eyes, as a reminder of the life we should lead and had bound ourselves to follow. And, in addition, Francis wished and taught that we should die with it before us.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Mirror of Perfection - 76
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