Saint Francis of Assisi (1181 – 3 Oct. 1226), today we celebrate his Feast Day and as all great saints, he excels in an amazing way in loving. Loving God, loving God's creation, every part of it. Loving the church that Jesus Christ founded so that we may know God, serve him, and love him.
Saint Francis of Assisi teaches us, of course, that the great temptation which leads to all disharmony, all troubles, is a temptation to appropriate for ourselves that which belongs to all, that which should be consecrated to God, that which through our heart can share to strengthen other people.
Saint Francis of Assisi, may we pour ourselves out in loving, that we may serve worthy of your example. Pray for us, O Holy Saint Francis...
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