If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion — Saint Francis of Assisi
Above all the grace and the gifts that christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self. — Saint Francis of Assisi
I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, he can work through anyone. — Saint Francis of Assisi
If a superior give any order to one who is under him which is against that man’s conscience — Saint Francis of Assisi
It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching. — Saint Francis of Assisi
It is not fitting, when one is in God’s service, to have a gloomy face or a chilling look. — Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. — Saint Francis of Assisi
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. — Saint Francis of Assisi
While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. — Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love — Saint Francis of Assisi