An original tunic worn by St. Francis found in Cortuna, Italy
When St. Francis' relatives saw him, they covered him with insults, calling him a fool and a madman, and hurling stones and mud at him. Seeing him so changed, they thought he was out of his mind.
But God's servant paid no heed to all this; unmoved by insults, he thanked almighty God for everything.
Saint Francis of Assisi
THE LEGEND OF ST. FRANCIS
Chapter VI
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St. Francis had the last laugh. For all their money, there is no basilica built to them nor is there any lasting memory of what they did in their lives. From this can we conclude that Aquinas was right and the ultimate purpose of our lives is God?
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