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1 1 | Francis was one, called Brother John della Capella, who
2 1 | and so holy. One of them, Brother Giles, like Saint Paul,
3 1 | the third heaven; another, Brother Philip the Tall, like the
4 1 | burning coal by an angel. Brother Silvester held converse
5 1 | Another, the most humble Brother Bernard, through the penetration
6 1 | living on earth; this was Brother Ruffino, a nobleman of Assisi.
7 2 | Chapter II~Of Brother Bernard Of Quintavalle,
8 2 | companion of Saint Francis was Brother Bernard of Assisi, who was
9 2 | It is evident that this brother must have received great
10 2 | and thus addressed him: "Brother Francis, I am disposed in
11 2 | God, and made himself a Brother Minor. He became so holy,
12 3 | arise in his mind against Brother Bernard, ordered him to
13 3 | Wishing one day to speak with Brother Bernard on things divine,
14 3 | calling out, said; "Come, O Brother Bernard, and speak with
15 3 | with this blind man." But Brother Bernard did not make answer;
16 3 | of the special graces of Brother Bernard being that of holding
17 3 | second time and a third. Brother Bernard, not having heard
18 3 | called him three times, Brother Bernard had not come to
19 3 | would reveal to him why Brother Bernard had not answered
20 3 | creature? When thou didst call Brother Bernard he was with me,
21 3 | back with great haste to Brother Bernard, to accuse himself
22 3 | enter his mind against him. Brother Bernard, seeing Saint Francis
23 3 | whatsoever I shall order thee." Brother Bernard, fearing Saint Francis
24 3 | Saint Francis consented; and Brother Bernard then asked him what
25 3 | of sin!" On hearing this Brother Bernard was much grieved,
26 3 | having promised obedience to Brother Bernard, asked what he wished
27 3 | surprised Saint Francis, for Brother Bernard was so holy that
28 3 | avoided being much with Brother Bernard, fearing lest, out
29 3 | was his superior, spoke of Brother Bernard, who was his first
30 IV | of god put a question to brother Elias, guardian of Val di
31 IV | di Spoleto, and how, when brother Elias answered proudly,
32 IV | San Giacomo, where he met brother Bernard and told him what
33 IV | Galicia, taking with him Brother Bernard and one or two other
34 IV | his sufferings, said to Brother Bernard: "My son, I will
35 IV | care of this sick man." And Brother Bernard, meekly falling
36 IV | he had come, and finding Brother Bernard with the sick man,
37 IV | abode in a desert place with Brother Masseo, Brother Elias, and
38 IV | place with Brother Masseo, Brother Elias, and others. All these
39 IV | so strange and unusual. Brother Masseo, who went and opened
40 IV | then ought I to knock?" Brother Masseo answered: "Thou shouldst
41 IV | then wait time enough for a brother to say an `Our Father,'
42 IV | pray thee; then, to call Brother Elias; for I wish to put
43 IV | is full of wisdom." Then Brother Masseo going, called Brother
44 IV | Brother Masseo going, called Brother Elias; but he, being angry,
45 IV | refused to go, so that Brother Masseo was at a loss what
46 IV | stranger. For if he told him Brother Elias could not wait on
47 IV | to give scandal. Whilst Brother Masseo was hesitating how
48 IV | knocked before. On this Brother Masseo hastened back to
49 IV | man made answer: "Since Brother Elias will not come to me,
50 IV | not come to me, go, tell Brother Francis that I came here
51 IV | prayers, I beg him to order Brother Elias to come to me." Then
52 IV | Elias to come to me." Then Brother Masseo went to St Francis,
53 IV | man, with the answer of Brother Elias. Now the young man
54 IV | looking up to heaven, said to Brother Masseo: "Go, tell Brother
55 IV | Brother Masseo: "Go, tell Brother Elias, in virtue of holy
56 IV | with that young man." So Brother Elias, having received the
57 IV | from discerning the truth." Brother Elias said again: "Tell
58 IV | in the Gospel." On this Brother Elias answered proudly: "
59 IV | these questions." Then was Brother Elias much troubled; and,
60 IV | disappeared, for the pride of Brother Elias made him unworthy
61 IV | himself reproachfully to Brother Elias, saying: "Thou doest
62 IV | Thou doest wrong, proud Brother Elias; for thou hast sent
63 IV | convent-gate, he appeared to Brother Bernard, who was making
64 IV | God give thee peace, good brother." Now Brother Bernard, considering
65 IV | peace, good brother." Now Brother Bernard, considering the
66 IV | In the same convent were Brother Giles, and Brother Elias,
67 IV | were Brother Giles, and Brother Elias, with Brother Masseo,
68 IV | and Brother Elias, with Brother Masseo, who taught me how
69 IV | custom of the brethren. Brother Elias would not answer the
70 IV | these words, the angel asked Brother Bernard why he did not cross
71 IV | river. "Because," answered Brother Bernard, "I fear to perish
72 IV | side of the river. Then Brother Bernard knew him for the
73 IV | he disappeared, leaving Brother Bernard greatly comforted;
74 1 | Chapter V~How the holy brother Bernard of Assisi was sent
75 1 | the Order, St Francis sent Brother Bernard to Bologna, there
76 1 | which God had given him. So Brother Bernard, making the holy
77 1 | madman. All these trials Brother Bernard accepted for the
78 1 | others dust. To all this Brother Bernard submitted in silence,
79 1 | virtue and constancy in Brother Bernard, who had endured
80 1 | was, and whence he came. Brother Bernard put his hand into
81 1 | of God." And addressing Brother Bernard, he said to him: "
82 1 | the salvation of my soul." Brother Bernard answered: "I believe
83 1 | great charity, conducted Brother Bernard to his house, and
84 1 | moment he became a father to Brother Bernard, and the special
85 1 | defender of the Friars Minor. Brother Bernard, through his holy
86 1 | Lord had wrought through Brother Bernard, rendered thanks
87 2 | to die, blessed the holy brother Bernard, naming him vicar
88 2 | the order.~The holiness of Brother Bernard shone forth so brightly,
89 2 | revealed to him by God that Brother Bernard, by divine permission,
90 2 | felt great compassion for Brother Bernard, whom he loved as
91 2 | temptations which will assail Brother Bernard are permitted by
92 2 | God; and from that moment, Brother Bernard became even dearer
93 2 | him before I die." Then Brother Bernard said in a whisper
94 2 | Bernard said in a whisper to Brother Elias, who at that time
95 2 | may bless thee." On this Brother Elias placed himself on
96 2 | right hand on the head of Brother Elias, said: "This is not
97 2 | the head of my first-born, Brother Bernard." Then Brother Bernard
98 2 | Brother Bernard." Then Brother Bernard placed himself on
99 2 | right hand on the head of Brother Bernard and his left on
100 2 | and his left on that of Brother Elias. Then said he to Brother
101 2 | Brother Elias. Then said he to Brother Bernard: "May God, the Father
102 2 | whomsoever thou willest; no brother shall rule over thee. Thou
103 2 | brethren loved and revered Brother Bernard as their father,
104 2 | amongst them the angelic Brother Giles, who when he saw Brother
105 2 | Brother Giles, who when he saw Brother Bernard exclaimed, with
106 2 | great joy, "Sursum corda! Brother Bernard, Sursum corda!"
107 2 | Bernard, Sursum corda!" and Brother Bernard ordered secretly
108 2 | brothers to prepare for Brother Giles a place meet for contemplation,
109 2 | Now when the last hour of Brother Bernard arrived, he begged
110 4 | Francis, walking one day with brother Leo, explained to him what
111 4 | St Francis was going with Brother Leo from Perugia to St Mary
112 4 | from the cold, he called to Brother Leo, who was walking on
113 4 | before him, and said to him: "Brother Leo, if it were to please
114 4 | to him a second time: "O Brother Leo, if the Friars Minor
115 4 | he cried out again: "O Brother Leo, if the Friars Minor
116 4 | again with a loud voice: "O Brother Leo, thou little lamb of
117 4 | he cried out again: "O Brother Leo, if the Friars Minor
118 4 | the space of two miles, Brother Leo wondered much within
119 4 | against us, write down, O Brother Leo, that this is perfect
120 4 | joy, and with charity, O Brother Leo, write that this indeed
121 4 | of love for him, write, O Brother Leo, that here, finally,
122 4 | is perfect joy. And now, brother, listen to the conclusion.
123 5 | How St Francis would teach brother Leo what to answer, and
124 5 | Order, St Francis was with Brother Leo in a convent where they
125 5 | arrived, St Francis said to Brother Leo: "My beloved brother,
126 5 | Brother Leo: "My beloved brother, we have no Breviary wherewith
127 5 | say. Thus will I begin: `O Brother Francis, thou hast done
128 5 | worthy of hell'; and thou, Brother Leo, shalt answer: `It is
129 5 | the nethermost hell.'" And Brother Leo said, with the simplicity
130 5 | therefore began thus: O Brother Francis, thou hast done
131 5 | art worthy of hell." And Brother Leo made answer: "God will
132 5 | heaven". Do not speak thus, "Brother Leo," said St Francis; "
133 5 | Francis; "but when I say, `Brother Francis, thou hast committed
134 5 | among the cursed.'" And Brother Leo answered: "Most willingly,
135 5 | be cursed by thee." And Brother Leo answered: "O Brother
136 5 | Brother Leo answered: "O Brother Francis, among all the blessed
137 5 | Francis, much surprised that Brother Leo answered quite the contrary
138 5 | do. When I say, `O wicked Brother Francis, dost thou think
139 5 | finding mercy,' then thou, Brother Leo, my little lamb, shalt
140 5 | began to repeat, "O wicked Brother Francis," and so on, Brother
141 5 | Brother Francis," and so on, Brother Leo answered: "God the Father,
142 5 | patiently impatient, said to Brother Leo: "How canst thou presume
143 5 | great humility and respect Brother Leo answered: "God knows,
144 5 | greatly astonished, said to Brother Leo: "I entreat thee, beloved,
145 5 | as I command thee." And Brother Leo said: "Speak, in the
146 5 | weeping, said: "O wicked Brother Francis, dost thou think
147 5 | have mercy on thee?" And Brother Leo answered: "Not only
148 6 | Chapter X ~How brother Masseo told St Francis,
149 6 | of the Portiuncula, with Brother Masseo of Marignano, a man
150 6 | been in prayer, the said Brother Masseo, wishing to test
151 6 | this? What meanest thou?" Brother Masseo answered: "I mean,
152 6 | of spirit, and addressing Brother Messeo, said to him: "Wouldst
153 6 | glory in eternity." Then Brother Masseo, at such a humble
154 7 | XI ~How St Francis made brother Masseo turn round and round
155 7 | Francis was travelling with Brother Masseo, who was walking
156 7 | and one to Arezzo, and Brother Masseo asked of St Francis
157 7 | answered St Francis. Said brother Masseo: "And how are we
158 7 | until I bid thee." On this Brother Masseo began to turn round
159 7 | leadeth to Siena," answered Brother Masseo. "That is the road,"
160 7 | As he went on his way, Brother Masseo wondered to himself
161 7 | him, and taking him and Brother Masseo on their shoulders,
162 7 | of the Bishop; at which Brother Masseo murmured within himself,
163 7 | thanking him"; for it seemed to Brother Masseo that St Francis had
164 7 | thee worthy of hell; for Brother Francis yesterday performed
165 7 | Now all these things which Brother Masseo said in his heart
166 7 | soul by the devil." Then Brother Masseo clearly saw that
167 XII | XII~How St Francis gave to brother Masseo the office of porter,
168 XII | Francis, wishing to mortify Brother Masseo, that pride should
169 XII | holiness, of which number Brother Masseo was one, he said
170 XII | before all the brethren: "O Brother Messeo, all these thy companions
171 XII | of holy obedience." Then Brother Masseo put down his hood,
172 XII | remorse, considering how Brother Masseo had reached a greater
173 XII | not in conscience allow Brother Masseo to bear all the burden
174 XII | they asked, and calling Brother Masseo, said unto him: "
175 XII | Masseo, said unto him: "Brother Masseo, thy brethren wish
176 XII | divided among you all." Said Brother Masseo, with great humility
177 XII | brethren and the humility of Brother Masseo, made them a most
178 1 | XIII~How St Francis and brother Masseo placed the bread
179 1 | world, he took with him Brother Masseo, and set out towards
180 1 | Francis took one street, and Brother Masseo the other. St Francis,
181 1 | bits of dry bread, whereas Brother Masseo, being tall and good-looking,
182 1 | the pieces of bread which Brother Messeo had collected were
183 1 | rejoiced greatly, and said: "O Brother Masseo, we are not worthy
184 1 | words several times. At this Brother Masseo answered: "Father,
185 1 | said to him, "Ah! ah! ah! Brother Masseo, give thyself to
186 1 | third time he breathed on Brother Masseo, who, to his great
187 1 | prayer in one corner and Brother Masseo in another. After
188 1 | prayer, and returning to Brother Masseo, he asked him if
189 2 | should inspire him. The brother, doing as he was ordered,
190 2 | silent, and ordered another brother to speak in the same way,
191 2 | silent, and commanded a third brother to do the same. This one
192 4 | by St Clare and the holy Brother Silvester that should preach
193 4 | Wherefore he called to him Brother Masseo, and thus addressed
194 4 | keep to prayer. Then go to Brother Silvester, and ask of him
195 4 | him the same favour." Now Brother Silvester had been in the
196 4 | extremities of the world. Brother Silvester was so holy, that
197 4 | revered him greatly. Then Brother Masseo did as St Francis
198 4 | to St Clare, and then to Brother Silvester, who set about
199 4 | from the Lord, returned to Brother Masseo, and said to him: "
200 4 | The Lord says, go and tell Brother Francis that he has called
201 4 | Having received this answer, Brother Messeo returned to Sister
202 4 | as the Lord had given to Brother Silvester. Then Brother
203 4 | Brother Silvester. Then Brother Masseo hastened to St Francis
204 4 | repast was over, he called Brother Masseo into the forest,
205 4 | Christ order me to do?" Brother Masseo answered: "The Lord
206 4 | Christ has revealed both to Brother Silvester and to Sister
207 4 | God"; and taking with him Brother Masseo and Brother Agnolo,
208 4 | with him Brother Masseo and Brother Agnolo, both holy men, he
209 4 | given them his blessing. And Brother Masseo related afterwards
210 4 | Masseo related afterwards to Brother James of Massa how St Francis
211 9 | cried out: "Come hither, brother wolf; I command thee, in
212 9 | saint thus addressed him: "Brother wolf, thou hast done much
213 9 | between them and thee, O brother wolf, is so be thou no more
214 9 | Said St Francis again: "Brother wolf, wilt thou pledge thy
215 9 | addressing him again: "Brother wolf, I command thee, in
216 9 | said again: "And thou, brother wolf, dost thou promise
217 9 | Then St Francis continued: "Brother wolf, as thou gavest me
218 11 | St Francis delivered the brother who, being in sin, had fallen
219 11 | until one day a certain brother being offended by another,
220 11 | and took possession of the brother. On this St Francis, like
221 11 | over his flock, seeing the brother, and commanded him to confess
222 11 | power of the enemy. The brother, much alarmed, and seeing
223 11 | devil to flee away; and the brother, being freed from such a
224 XXIV| The Sultan said to him: "Brother Francis, most willingly
225 1 | give thee peace, my beloved brother!" To this the leper answered: "
226 1 | own hands, whilst another brother threw the water upon him,
227 2 | them who was a most holy brother.~As St Francis went one
228 2 | and gave him the name of Brother Angelo. And this young man
229 2 | said convent, they asked Brother Angelo, the guardian, to
230 2 | angel who conducted the brother pushed him with such violence,
231 2 | journey to take." And the brother answered: "Thou art both
232 2 | he was to enter. And the brother having crossed the plain
233 2 | meet for him to do. The brother exclaimed: "Alas, what a
234 2 | we are damned." Then the brother, going a little farther,
235 2 | angel who conducted the brother drew him out of the furnace,
236 2 | horrible journey." Then the brother answered him sorrowfully: "
237 2 | must cross it." And the brother answered: "How can I cross
238 2 | cross it safely." Then the brother walked behind the angel
239 2 | flew away, and leaving the brother, went on to a very high
240 2 | from the bridge. When the brother saw whither the angel had
241 2 | to fetch St Francis, the brother began to examine the wonderful
242 2 | Francis came towards him, with Brother Bernard and Brother Giles,
243 2 | with Brother Bernard and Brother Giles, followed by a great
244 2 | illumined by their rays. And Brother Giles was adorned with a
245 3 | and so it fell out; for Brother Pellegrino would never be
246 3 | perfection in virtue; so that Brother Bernard, the first son of
247 3 | in the world; and finally Brother Pellegrino passed from this
248 3 | his death and after. And Brother Rinieri served the brothers
249 3 | temptation which had assailed Brother Rinieri, and his intention
250 3 | Francis, calling immediately Brother Leo and Brother Masseo,
251 3 | immediately Brother Leo and Brother Masseo, said to them: "Go
252 3 | forth to meet my beloved Brother Rinieri, and having embraced
253 3 | they set out, and meeting Brother Rinieri in the way, they
254 3 | yet when he heard that Brother Rinieri was approaching,
255 3 | said to him: "My very dear Brother Rinieri, of all the brothers
256 4 | an ectasy which came to Brother Bernard, and how he remained
257 4 | none in a state of rapture.~Brother Bernard of Quintavalle was
258 4 | Christ, had been revealed to Brother Bernard; and his mind was
259 4 | divine. For which reason Brother Giles said that he had received
260 5 | Devil often appeared to brother Ruffino in the form of a
261 5 | Francis, he made known to brother Ruffino the error into which
262 5 | into which he had fallen.~Brother Ruffino, one of the most
263 5 | crucifix, and said to him: "O Brother Ruffino, why dost thou inflict
264 5 | On hearing these words, Brother Ruffino was so blinded by
265 5 | within him. But that which Brother Ruffino did not reveal to
266 5 | exposed, he sent to him Brother Masseo; but Brother Ruffino
267 5 | him Brother Masseo; but Brother Ruffino refused to listen
268 5 | What have I to do with Brother Francis?" And Brother Masseo,
269 5 | with Brother Francis?" And Brother Masseo, enlightened by the
270 5 | the devil, answered: "O Brother Ruffino, thou knowest that
271 5 | On hearing these words, Brother Ruffino arose and went to
272 5 | distance, cried out: "O Brother Ruffino, thou foolish one,
273 5 | a heart of flesh." Then Brother Ruffino, seeing that St
274 5 | shalt shortly see." Then Brother Ruffino returned to his
275 5 | He thus addressed him: "O Brother Ruffino, did I not tell
276 5 | death?" And immediately Brother Ruffino said, "Open thy
277 5 | in great confusion. Then Brother Ruffino saw plainly that
278 5 | he departed, leaving the brother so happy, and enjoying such
279 6 | semon which St Francis and Brother Ruffino preached at Assisi.~
280 6 | preached at Assisi.~The said Brother Ruffino, through constant
281 6 | dictate to him. On this Brother Ruffino expostulated, saying: "
282 6 | me, and send some other brother in my stead; for thou knowest
283 6 | Having received this order, Brother Ruffino, taking off his
284 6 | reflecting how promptly Brother Ruffino, who was one of
285 6 | Assisi, taking with him Brother Leo, who carried his mantle
286 6 | carried his mantle and that of Brother Ruffino. The inhabitants
287 6 | believing that both he and Brother Ruffino were out of their
288 6 | Francis entered the church as Brother Ruffino was saying these
289 6 | action of St Francis and of Brother Ruffino. Then St Francis
290 6 | Francis put on the clock of Brother Ruffino and his own, and
291 7 | convent talking of God, when Brother Ruffino was absent, being
292 7 | was conversing with them, Brother Ruffino passed by at some
293 7 | the world; but see there Brother Ruffino, who is now coming
294 7 | expressed in the presence of Brother Ruffino. That he was equally
295 7 | we learn in the case of Brother Elias, whom he often reproved
296 7 | reproved for his pride; and of Brother John della Cappella, to
297 7 | hang himself; and of that brother who was seized by the devil
298 8 | Chapter XXXII~How Brother Masseo obtained from Christ
299 8 | from falling into sin." And Brother Masseo, hearing such wonderful
300 8 | heard was so richly endowed. Brother Masseo having passed several
301 8 | which called him twice: "Brother Masseo! Brother Masseo!"
302 8 | twice: "Brother Masseo! Brother Masseo!" And he, knowing
303 8 | which thou askest for?" And Brother Masseo answered: "Lord,
304 8 | the voice was silent; and Brother Masseo was so filled with
305 8 | other men in the world. And Brother James of Fallerone having
306 10 | s garb to visit the holy brother Giles.~St Louis, King of
307 10 | fame of the sanctity of Brother Giles, who was one of the
308 10 | Perugia, where the said brother then lived. He arrived at
309 10 | with great importunity for Brother Giles, without telling the
310 10 | and the porter went to Brother Giles, and told him there
311 10 | Lord having revealed to Brother Giles that the pilgrim was
312 10 | continue his journey, and Brother Giles to return to his cell.
313 10 | it was that had embraced Brother Giles, and he answered that
314 10 | were all sorrowful because Brother Giles had not spoken to
315 10 | their grief, they said: "O Brother Giles, why hast thou been
316 10 | from thee some good words?" Brother Giles answered: "Beloved
317 12 | St Francis Explained to Brother Leo a beautiful vision that
318 12 | being once grievously ill, Brother Leo, as he was in prayer
319 12 | themselves. Having seen this, Brother Leo came to himself; and
320 12 | asked what he had seen. When Brother Leo had related to him the
321 13 | the poor. For know, dear brother, that courtesy is one of
322 13 | companion; "Let us go, my brother, to the dwelling of that
323 14 | revealed to St Francis that Brother Elias was damned and was
324 14 | at the desire of the said Brother, he prayed to Christ for
325 14 | granted.~As St Francis and Brother Elias were living together
326 14 | by God to St Francis that Brother Elias was damned, seeing
327 14 | conversed with him; and when Brother Elias went towards him,
328 14 | order not to meet him. Now Brother Elias perceiving, and seeing
329 14 | usual, to avoid him; but Brother Elias retained him courteously,
330 14 | damned." On hearing this Brother Elias said: "My reverend
331 14 | mercy on me." This request Brother Elias made with so much
332 14 | damnation pronounced on Brother Elias had been revoked;
333 14 | gave him aid or counsel. Brother Elias being looked upon
334 14 | dangerously ill; and a lay brother who belonged to the Order,
335 14 | things said to him: "My dear Brother, I grieve to see thee thus
336 14 | and fatigue to help thee." Brother Elias answered: "My Brother,
337 14 | Brother Elias answered: "My Brother, I see no other way but
338 14 | religious habit." And the lay brother said he would most willingly
339 14 | implored him to take pity on Brother Elias, for the love of Christ
340 14 | him. He hastened back to Brother Elias with this joyful news,
341 14 | restored to him. On this Brother Elias departed from this
342 17 | Chapter XLI~How the venerable Brother Simon delivered a Brother
343 17 | Brother Simon delivered a Brother from a great temptation,
344 17 | went into the wood with Brother James of Massa to speak
345 17 | few minutes, as the said Brother James told me himself. Brother
346 17 | Brother James told me himself. Brother Simon was so completely
347 17 | to all things external. A brother wishing to convince himself
348 17 | put it on his foot; and Brother Simon, neither felt it,
349 17 | out of itself. The said Brother Simon, when he sat down
350 17 | the holy conversation of Brother Simon, and entered the Order.
351 17 | young man remained with Brother Simon, to be instructed
352 17 | to resist; and going to Brother Simon, he said to him: "
353 17 | temptation of the flesh." Brother Simon, feeling for him great
354 17 | asked for his clothes, and Brother Simon delivered him from
355 17 | to resist; and he went to Brother Simon, and implored him
356 17 | remain in the convent. Then Brother Simon, as usual, made him
357 17 | sorrowfully, laid it on Brother Simon's breast. The latter,
358 17 | divine love - that is to say, Brother Simon - and his heart henceforth
359 17 | they pardoned the culprit. Brother Simon being one day in prayer
360 18 | performed through the means of Brother Peter of Monticello, and
361 18 | Peter of Monticello, and Brother Conrad of Offida. How Brother
362 18 | Brother Conrad of Offida. How Brother Bentivoglio carried a leper
363 18 | Michael spoke to another brother, and how the virgin Mary
364 18 | virgin Mary appeared to Brother Conrad and placed her divine
365 18 | Foremost amongst these was Brother Lucido Antico, in whom indeed
366 18 | innumerable fruits. Another brother, Bentivoglio of Severino,
367 18 | of Severino, was seen by Brother Masseo raised above the
368 18 | the sight of which miracle Brother Masseo became a Friar Minor,
369 18 | buried at Murro. The said Brother Bentivoglio being once all
370 18 | all that country. Another Brother, Peter of Monticello, who
371 18 | was in prayer. This same Brother Peter having once observed
372 18 | these. The saint said to Brother Peter: "Thou hast suffered
373 18 | I will obtain for thee." Brother Peter answered: "Most holy
374 18 | most easily obtain." And as Brother Peter asked for nothing
375 18 | Michael departed, leaving Brother Peter greatly comforted.
376 18 | At the same time lived Brother Conrad of Offida in the
377 18 | of Ancona, where resided Brother Peter. Having gone one day
378 18 | forest to meditate on God, Brother Peter followed him to see
379 18 | what would befall him; and Brother Conrad began to implore
380 18 | her arms, and approaching Brother Conrad placed the Holy Child
381 18 | inexpressible consolation. Brother Peter, who witnessed this
382 18 | Virgin Mary had departed from Brother Conrad, Brother Peter hastened
383 18 | departed from Brother Conrad, Brother Peter hastened back to the
384 18 | might not be seen; but when Brother Conrad arrived, full of
385 18 | full of joy and happiness, Brother Peter said to him: "O brother,
386 18 | Brother Peter said to him: "O brother, thou hast received great
387 18 | consolation to-day!" And Brother Conrad answered: "What sayest
388 18 | answered: "What sayest thou, Brother Peter? How dost thou know?
389 18 | me?" "I know," answered Brother Peter, "that the Virgin
390 18 | has visited thee." And Brother Conrad, who, through great
391 18 | favoured him, entreated Brother Peter to tell no one what
392 18 | in all things. The said Brother Conrad, being once in the
393 19 | Chapter XLIII~How Brother Conrad of Offida converted
394 19 | Offida converted a young Brother, who was a stumbling block
395 19 | death his soul appeared to Brother Conrad, begging him to pray
396 19 | purgatory.~The life of the said Brother Conrad of Offida, the great
397 19 | charity, to reprove a young brother in the said convent, whose
398 19 | for the said young man, Brother Conrad called him to him
399 19 | the body, it appeared to Brother Conrad as he was in prayer
400 19 | saluting him as his father. On Brother Conrad asking who he was,
401 19 | am the soul of the young brother who died a few days ago."
402 19 | died a few days ago." Said Brother Conrad to him: "My beloved
403 19 | acceptable to God." Then Brother Conrad, continuing his devotions,
404 19 | repeat thy prayer for me." Brother Conrad did as he was begged,
405 19 | not to pray for me." Then Brother Conrad, seeing that the
406 19 | this the soul departed. Brother Conrad, in order or comfort
407 19 | wise the soul of the young brother went to heaven, through
408 19 | heaven, through the merits of Brother Conrad. ~To the praise and
409 20 | the Evangelist appeared to Brother Conrad, and told him who
410 20 | passion of Christ.~When Brother Conrad and the aforenamed
411 20 | Conrad and the aforenamed Brother Peter, the two shining lights
412 20 | it happened one day, as Brother Peter was praying, devoutly
413 20 | St John. At this vision Brother Peter was greatly terrified,
414 20 | saying: "Fear not, dear brother; for we are come to enlighten
415 20 | him in such glory." And Brother Peter said: "Why then, most
416 20 | these words, he gave to Brother Peter a glorious vestment
417 20 | about to put it on him, Brother Peter fell down in terror,
418 20 | and began to cry out: "Brother Conrad, Brother Conrad,
419 20 | cry out: "Brother Conrad, Brother Conrad, haste thou to help
420 20 | vision disappeared. Then Brother Peter related to Brother
421 20 | Brother Peter related to Brother Conrad all he had seen,
422 21 | miracles, and death of the holy Brother John della Penna.~When Brother
423 21 | Brother John della Penna.~When Brother John della Penna was still
424 21 | the province. And the said Brother Philip stood up to preach;
425 21 | being ended, the boy went to Brother Philip, and said to him: "
426 21 | Lord Jesus Christ." And Brother Philip seeing the great
427 21 | received into the Order by Brother Philip. Seeing that it did
428 21 | give him permission, and Brother John feeling a great desire
429 21 | he confided his wish to Brother Philip, and entreated him
430 21 | province of Provence. Then Brother Philip, seeing his purity
431 21 | wished for; and the little Brother John set out on his way
432 21 | as by the brethren. Now Brother John being one day in prayer,
433 21 | the Lord to him: "My son, Brother John, ask of me what thou
434 21 | words he departed, leaving Brother John much comforted. At
435 21 | leave the Order as soon as Brother John should return. On this
436 21 | John should return. On this Brother John, being informed, by
437 21 | Order, and became a holy brother. These things were related
438 21 | things were related to me by Brother Ugolino. The said Brother
439 21 | Brother Ugolino. The said Brother John, albeit his mind was
440 21 | appeared to him, saying: "Brother John, thy life is ended,
441 21 | suffering in this world." And Brother John, having chosen the
442 21 | for an aged friar named Brother Matthew of Monte Robbiano,
443 21 | man and a great friend of Brother John. When the said Brother
444 21 | Brother John. When the said Brother Matthew arrived, the seventh
445 21 | I am damned." Then said Brother Matthew to him: "Dost thou
446 21 | temptation disappeared; then was Brother John greatly comforted,
447 21 | comforted, and he said to Brother Matthew: "My dear brother,
448 21 | Brother Matthew: "My dear brother, thou art tired, and it
449 21 | take a little rest"; but Brother Matthew would not leave
450 21 | take a little rest, and Brother John remained alone with
451 21 | all his infirmities. Then Brother John joined his hands, thanking
452 21 | desired to see. The said Brother John was buried in the Convent
453 22 | Chapter XLVI~How Brother Pacifico, being in prayer,
454 22 | prayer, saw the soul of Brother Umile, his brother in the
455 22 | soul of Brother Umile, his brother in the flesh, go up to heaven.~
456 22 | Francis - one was named Brother Umile, and the other Brother
457 22 | Brother Umile, and the other Brother Pacifico - both of whom
458 22 | perfection and sanctity. Brother Umile lived in the Convent
459 22 | Soffiano, and there he died; Brother Pacifico lived in another
460 22 | distance. It pleased God that Brother Pacifico, being one day
461 22 | and saw the soul of his brother, which had just left his
462 22 | Many years after this, Brother Pacifico was sent to the
463 22 | Convent of Soffiano, where his brother had died, at the time when
464 22 | there. Then the grave of Brother Umile was opened, his brother
465 22 | Brother Umile was opened, his brother took his bones, and having
466 22 | carnal affection towards his brother, honouring his remains so
467 22 | not being less holy than Brother Umile, were worthy of like
468 22 | worthy of like honour. Then Brother Pacifico, knowing how he
469 22 | I honour the bones of my brother above those of the other
470 22 | this, but because when my brother left this life I was praying
471 23 | Chapter XLVII~Of a holy Brother to whom the Mother of Christ
472 23 | she gave it to the sick brother. No sooner had he tasted
473 23 | him and departed. And the brother was so strengthened and
474 24 | Chapter XLVIII~How Brother James della Massa saw in
475 24 | were made known to him.~Brother James della Massa, to whom
476 24 | future, was so holy, that Brother Giles of Assisi, Brother
477 24 | Brother Giles of Assisi, Brother Mark of Montino, Brother
478 24 | Brother Mark of Montino, Brother Juniper, and Brother Lucido
479 24 | Montino, Brother Juniper, and Brother Lucido said of him, that
480 24 | the sight of God than this Brother James. I had a great wish
481 24 | see him; for having asked Brother John, the companion of Brother
482 24 | Brother John, the companion of Brother Giles, to explain to me
483 24 | spiritual, try to speak with Brother James della Massa; for his
484 24 | greater wish to see." When Brother John of Parma was a minister
485 24 | minister of the convent, this Brother James was once, in prayer,
486 24 | and this was told me by Brother Matthew, to whom thou didst
487 24 | reveal it out of obedience." Brother James confessed most humbly
488 24 | confessed most humbly that what Brother Matthew had said was true:
489 24 | was true: now this is what Brother Matthew told me: "I know
490 24 | Matthew told me: "I know a brother to whom the Lord has made
491 24 | place in our Order; for Brother James della Massa had told
492 24 | and defects. And he saw Brother John of Parma at the summit
493 24 | and offered it first to Brother John of Parma, who taking
494 24 | brightest of all was the said Brother John, who, having drained
495 24 | for which reason the said Brother John left the top of the
496 24 | himself close to the roots. A brother who had drunk some and thrown
497 24 | sought to vent his rage on Brother John; and Brother John perceiving
498 24 | rage on Brother John; and Brother John perceiving his intention,
499 24 | going cut the nails of the brother who seeks to tear Brother
500 24 | brother who seeks to tear Brother John, so that he may not
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