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1 1 | servant of Christ, Saint Francis, and of some of his holy
2 1 | life of the glorious Saint Francis was conformed in every act
3 1 | other virtues, so Saint Francis, on the first founding of
4 1 | twelve companions of Saint Francis was one, called Brother
5 1 | the companions of Saint Francis; for from the time of the
6 2 | first companion of Saint Francis~The first companion of Saint
7 2 | first companion of Saint Francis was Brother Bernard of Assisi,
8 2 | the following way: Saint Francis had not yet taken the religious
9 2 | deeply the conduct of Saint Francis; how utterly he despised
10 2 | sleep in his house. Saint Francis having accepted the invitation,
11 2 | burned all night. Now Saint Francis, in order to conceal his
12 2 | soundly. On this, Saint Francis, thinking that Bernard was
13 2 | save not only the soul of Francis, his poor little one, but
14 2 | devout actions of Saint Francis and the expression of his
15 2 | therefore, he called Saint Francis, and thus addressed him: "
16 2 | addressed him: "Brother Francis, I am disposed in heart
17 2 | At these words, Saint Francis rejoiced in spirit and said, "
18 2 | at the request of Saint Francis, took up Missal, then, having
19 2 | and follow me. Then Saint Francis, turning to Bernard, said: "
20 2 | pilgrims, in all which Saint Francis assisted him with prudence
21 2 | Silvester, seeing how Saint Francis gave so much money to the
22 2 | what thou owest." Saint Francis, much surprised at such
23 2 | and the fervour of Saint Francis. That night also he saw
24 2 | night also he saw Saint Francis in a vision, and it seemed
25 2 | a friend, of which Saint Francis was often a witness, as
26 2 | contemplation, and Saint Francis said he was worthy of all
27 3 | Chapter III ~How Saint Francis, having allowed an evil
28 3 | neck and his mouth.~Saint Francis, the devoted servant of
29 3 | the forest praying, Saint Francis proceeded thither, and,
30 3 | Almighty, of which Saint Francis had often been a witness.
31 3 | went to him; at which Saint Francis went away somewhat saddened,
32 3 | all thou saidst." Saint Francis, having received this answer
33 3 | Brother Bernard, seeing Saint Francis coming towards him, went
34 3 | at his feet. Then Saint Francis bade him rise, confessing
35 3 | Brother Bernard, fearing Saint Francis would oblige him to inflict
36 3 | command thee." To this Saint Francis consented; and Brother Bernard
37 3 | command thee," said Saint Francis, "under holy obedience,
38 3 | obedience he did what Saint Francis had ordered him, striving
39 3 | as possible. Then Saint Francis, having promised obedience
40 3 | order much surprised Saint Francis, for Brother Bernard was
41 3 | admiration and humility, Saint Francis, who was his superior, spoke
42 3 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~ ~
43 IV | convents established, St Francis went, out of devotion, to
44 IV | way a poor sick man. St Francis, moved with compassion at
45 IV | remained behind, whilst St Francis and the others proceeded
46 IV | and God revealed to St Francis how he would found many
47 IV | After this revelation St Francis began to found convents
48 IV | careful never to interrupt St Francis in his devotions; and this
49 IV | it chanced one day, as St Francis was praying in the forest,
50 IV | am come to speak with St Francis, who at this hour is praying
51 IV | to me, go, tell Brother Francis that I came here to speak
52 IV | Brother Masseo went to St Francis, who was praying in the
53 IV | form of a traveller. St Francis, without moving and still
54 IV | received the order of St Francis, went to the convent-gate
55 IV | and passed the Rule of St Francis: to wit, that none of the
56 IV | angel. In the meantime St Francis, to whom all had been revealed
57 IV | so it happened even as St Francis said, for he died out of
58 IV | convent where dwells St Francis. I went thither to speak
59 IV | at the convent, where St Francis was with his favorite companions,
60 IV | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
61 1 | of Assisi was sent by St Francis to Bologna and how he founded
62 1 | founded a convent there.~St Francis and his companions, being
63 1 | beginning of the Order, St Francis sent Brother Bernard to
64 1 | taking out the Rule of St Francis, gave it to him to read.
65 1 | and a son of the humble Francis, fearing lest the honours
66 1 | one day and returned to St Francis, whom he thus addressed: "
67 1 | than I could gain." Now St Francis, having heard, one after
68 1 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
69 2 | Chapter VI ~How St Francis, when about to die, blessed
70 2 | forth so brightly, that St Francis held him in great reverence,
71 2 | praise him. One day, as St Francis was in prayer, it was revealed
72 2 | combats with the devil. Now St Francis felt great compassion for
73 2 | said to him: "Fear not, Francis, for all the temptations
74 2 | answer to prayer filled St Francis with joy; he thanked God;
75 2 | became even dearer to St Francis than before, and many proofs
76 2 | of his death. For when St Francis was about to leave this
77 2 | on the right side of St Francis - who had lost his sight
78 2 | himself on the left side of St Francis, who, crossing his arms
79 2 | So, after the death of St Francis, the brethren loved and
80 2 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~ ~
81 3 | Chapter VII~How St Francis passed the time of lent
82 3 | true servant of Christ, St Francis, was in certain things like
83 3 | the manner following: St Francis, one day of the Carnival,
84 3 | on the lake. Wherefore St Francis begged his friend, for the
85 3 | great devotion he bore to St Francis, agreed to his request,
86 3 | him to the said island, St Francis taking with him naught but
87 3 | to which he consented. St Francis being left alone, and there
88 3 | It is believed that St Francis ate this half out of reverence
89 3 | saint, on the spot where St Francis had fasted so wonderfully,
90 3 | devotion the spot in which St Francis passed the time of Lent. ~
91 3 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
92 4 | Chapter VIII~How St Francis, walking one day with brother
93 4 | One day in winter, as St Francis was going with Brother Leo
94 4 | A little further on, St Francis called to him a second time: "
95 4 | wherein is perfect joy." St Francis answered: "If, when we shall
96 4 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
97 5 | Chapter IX ~How St Francis would teach brother Leo
98 5 | the contrary to what St Francis wished.~Once, as the beginning
99 5 | beginning of the Order, St Francis was with Brother Leo in
100 5 | hour of Matins arrived, St Francis said to Brother Leo: "My
101 5 | will I begin: `O Brother Francis, thou hast done so much
102 5 | in the name of God." St Francis therefore began thus: O
103 5 | therefore began thus: O Brother Francis, thou hast done so much
104 5 | Brother Leo," said St Francis; "but when I say, `Brother
105 5 | but when I say, `Brother Francis, thou hast committed so
106 5 | willingly, O my Father." Then St Francis, with many tears and sighs,
107 5 | Leo answered: "O Brother Francis, among all the blessed the
108 5 | singularly blessed." And St Francis, much surprised that Brother
109 5 | I say, `O wicked Brother Francis, dost thou think God will
110 5 | finding mercy.'" But when St Francis began to repeat, "O wicked
111 5 | repeat, "O wicked Brother Francis," and so on, Brother Leo
112 5 | graces." At this answer St Francis, being meekly angry, and
113 5 | it pleased me." Then St Francis, being greatly astonished,
114 5 | as thou desirest." And St Francis, weeping, said: "O wicked
115 5 | said: "O wicked Brother Francis, dost thou think that God
116 5 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
117 6 | How brother Masseo told St Francis, as in jest, that the world
118 6 | gone after him; and how St Francis answered that it was indeed
119 6 | through the grace of God~St Francis once was living at the Convent
120 6 | God; for which reason St Francis loved him much. One day,
121 6 | him much. One day, as St Francis was returning from the forest,
122 6 | after thee?" To which St Francis made answer: "What is this?
123 6 | world goeth after thee?" St Francis, hearing these words, rejoiced
124 6 | learned of a certainty that St Francis was well grounded in humility. ~
125 6 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
126 7 | Chapter XI ~How St Francis made brother Masseo turn
127 7 | to Siena.~One day, as St Francis was travelling with Brother
128 7 | Brother Masseo asked of St Francis which road they should take. "
129 7 | God wills," answered St Francis. Said brother Masseo: "And
130 7 | show thee," answered St Francis; "I order thee, by the merit
131 7 | several times. But, as St Francis did not bid him to stop,
132 7 | obedience, till at last St Francis said: "Stand still, and
133 7 | That is the road," said St Francis, "which it pleaseth God
134 7 | wondered to himself why St Francis had made him turn round
135 7 | had been killed. Then St Francis, hurrying to the spot, spoke
136 7 | of the holy action of St Francis, invited him to his house,
137 7 | night. The next morning, St Francis, who in all his acts sought
138 7 | to Brother Masseo that St Francis had acted indiscreetly;
139 7 | worthy of hell; for Brother Francis yesterday performed such
140 7 | heart were revealed to St Francis, who, coming up to him,
141 7 | Masseo clearly saw that St Francis knew the secrets of his
142 7 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
143 XII | Chapter XII~How St Francis gave to brother Masseo the
144 XII | these duties from him.~St Francis, wishing to mortify Brother
145 XII | Then went they all to St Francis, begging him to divide among
146 XII | the convent. At this St Francis, heeding their request,
147 XII | ordained by the Lord." Then St Francis, seeing the charity of the
148 XII | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
149 1 | Chapter XIII~How St Francis and brother Masseo placed
150 1 | near a fountain, and how St Francis praised the virtue of holy
151 1 | and follower of Christ, St Francis, wishing to be in all things
152 1 | for the love of God. St Francis took one street, and Brother
153 1 | Brother Masseo the other. St Francis, being a little man, with
154 1 | what he had collected. St Francis, seeing that the pieces
155 1 | maid to wait upon us." St Francis answered: "This is indeed
156 1 | a church on the road, St Francis said to his companion, "
157 1 | pray." And entering in, St Francis cast himself down in prayer
158 1 | experienced. After this St Francis said to his companion: "
159 1 | church of St Peter, where St Francis knelt in prayer in one corner
160 1 | and Paul appeared to St Francis in much splendour, and thus
161 1 | disappeared, leaving St Francis full of consolation. Then
162 1 | answered, "No." Then St Francis told him how the holy Apostles
163 1 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
164 2 | the Lord appeared to St Francis and to his brethren as he
165 2 | beginning of the Order, St Francis, having assembled his companions
166 2 | wonderfully of God. Then St Francis bade him to be silent, and
167 2 | with much penetration, St Francis ordered him likewise to
168 2 | the things of God, that St Francis was convinced that both
169 2 | recovered from their trance, St Francis said to them: "My beloved
170 2 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
171 3 | How St Clare ate with St Francis and his companions at St
172 3 | St Mary of the Angels~St Francis, when residing at Assisi,
173 3 | aware of the refusal of St Francis, and knowing how great was
174 3 | spiritual daughter." St Francis answered: "It seems to you,
175 3 | and this consolation." St Francis answered: "As you think
176 3 | by the companions of St Francis. She arrived at St Mary
177 3 | over it. In the meantime St Francis prepared the meal on the
178 3 | dinner being arrived, St Francis and St Clare, with one of
179 3 | one of the brethren of St Francis and the sister who had accompanied
180 3 | the other companions of St Francis seated humbly round them.
181 3 | first dish was served, St Francis began to speak of God so
182 3 | within the gates they saw St Francis, St Clare, with all their
183 3 | a long lapse of time, St Francis, St Clare, and their companions
184 3 | they had feared that St Francis might have sent her to rule
185 3 | Monticelli, at Florence. For St Francis had often said to St Clare, "
186 3 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
187 4 | Chapter XVI ~How St Francis, having been told by St
188 4 | humble servant of Christ, St Francis, a short time after his
189 4 | golden cross come out of St Francis's mouth, whose height reached
190 4 | with the Lord; so that St Francis revered him greatly. Then
191 4 | Brother Masseo did as St Francis had commanded him; carrying
192 4 | says, go and tell Brother Francis that he has called him to
193 4 | Brother Masseo hastened to St Francis to bring him these answers;
194 4 | him these answers; and St Francis received him with great
195 4 | salvation of others." Then St Francis, having received the answer,
196 4 | called Savurniano, where St Francis began to preach, first ordering
197 4 | out of devotion; but St Francis would not allow them, saying: "
198 4 | with great fervour, St Francis lifted up his eyes, and
199 4 | and all listened while St Francis preached to them, and did
200 4 | Brother James of Massa how St Francis went among them and even
201 4 | manifest their joy to St Francis. And the saint rejoiced
202 4 | finished his sermon, St Francis made the sign of the cross,
203 4 | sign of the cross, which St Francis had made, they divided themselves
204 4 | signifying thereby, that as St Francis, the bearer of the Cross
205 4 | of Christ, renewed by St Francis, would be carried by him
206 4 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~ ~
207 5 | entered the order saw St Francis in prayer one night, and
208 5 | during the lifetime of St Francis, and the convent in which
209 5 | mats. It chanced that St Francis came one day to that convent,
210 5 | mind carefully to watch St Francis, to learn something of his
211 5 | he laid him down by St Francis, tying the end of the cord
212 5 | he did so gently, that St Francis was not aware of his contrivance.
213 5 | friars were fast asleep, St Francis rose from sleep, and finding
214 5 | child awoke, and finding St Francis gone, and the cord untied,
215 5 | the wood, he thought St Francis had gone that way; and entering
216 5 | angels, all talking with St Francis. On seeing this the child
217 5 | holy vision being ended, St Francis rose to return to the convent,
218 5 | thereof so long as he, St Francis, lived. The little child
219 5 | had a great devotion to St Francis. He became one of the most
220 5 | Order. After the death of St Francis, he related the vision to
221 5 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
222 6 | wonderful chapter held by St Francis at St Mary of the angels,
223 6 | faithful servant of Christ, St Francis, once held a general chapter
224 6 | of the chapter which St Francis had called together in the
225 6 | also, much devoted to St Francis, to whom the saint had foretold
226 6 | everyday he went to visit St Francis and his brethren. Sometimes
227 6 | chapter being assembled, St Francis, the father of all those
228 6 | joyful countenance." St Francis having finished his sermon,
229 6 | much at this order of St Francis, considering it as indiscreet,
230 6 | had unjustly accused St Francis of giving indiscreet orders;
231 6 | the faith of the most holy Francis, by the obedience and poverty
232 6 | also it was revealed to St Francis that many brethren wore
233 6 | in their prayers; and St Francis, like a discreet father,
234 6 | formed a large heap, which St Francis ordered to be left in that
235 6 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
236 7 | of Rieti, whose house St Francis entered to pray, was trampled
237 7 | of wine than usual, as St Francis had promised; and how the
238 7 | when he left this world.~St Francis at one time being grievously
239 7 | were excellent oculists. St Francis, having received the Cardinal'
240 7 | repose the better; but St Francis, owing partly to the pain
241 7 | from heaven, which said: "Francis, if all the earth were of
242 7 | rejoice and be content?" St Francis answered: "Lord, I am unworthy
243 7 | Rejoice with all thy heart, Francis, for such a treasure is
244 7 | blessed treasure." Then was St Francis filled with joy at so glorious
245 7 | repented of having received St Francis in his church. The thought
246 7 | measures." Then said St Francis: "I pray thee, father, have
247 7 | measures of wine." And St Francis remained there for the benefit
248 7 | faith in the promise of St Francis, left the vineyard open
249 7 | according to the promise of St Francis, these few little bunches
250 7 | consequence of the merits of St Francis, the vine, though despoiled
251 7 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
252 8 | whohated the habit of St Francis so greatly, that he was
253 8 | entered the Order of St Francis, was seized after a few
254 8 | brighter than the rest, are St Francis and St Anthony; and the
255 8 | clothed in the sackcloth of St Francis, and out of love to Christ,
256 8 | the course vestment of St Francis and the severity of penance,
257 8 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
258 9 | most holy miracle of St Francis in taming the fierce wolf
259 9 | Gubbio.~At the time when St Francis was living in the city of
260 9 | beyond the city walls. St Francis, feeling great compassion
261 9 | fearing to go any further, St Francis bent his steps alone toward
262 9 | multitude, ran towards St Francis with his jaws wide open.
263 9 | to tell, no sooner had St Francis made the sign of the cross,
264 9 | running, and coming up to St Francis, lay down at his feet as
265 9 | that he agreed to what St Francis said. On this St Francis
266 9 | Francis said. On this St Francis added: "As thou art willing
267 9 | that he consented. Said St Francis again: "Brother wolf, wilt
268 9 | familiarly in the hand of St Francis, giving him thereby the
269 9 | his power. Then said St Francis, addressing him again: "
270 9 | the market-place to see St Francis and the wolf. All the people
271 9 | The sermon being ended, St Francis added these words: "Listen
272 9 | end of his days; and St Francis, addressing the latter,
273 9 | to the compact. Then St Francis continued: "Brother wolf,
274 9 | placed it in the hand of St Francis. Now this event caused great
275 9 | great devotion towards St Francis, both because of the novelty
276 9 | God, who had sent them St Francis, through whose merits they
277 9 | virtue and sanctity of St Francis.~To the praise and glory
278 9 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
279 10 | Chapter XXII ~How St Francis tamed the wild doves.~A
280 10 | was to sell them he met St Francis, who always felt a great
281 10 | immediately gave them to St Francis, who, placing them in his
282 10 | command of God." Then St Francis made nests for them all,
283 10 | familiar and as tame with St Francis and the friars as if they
284 10 | they ever go away until St Francis had given them his blessing.
285 10 | his blessing. Then said St Francis to the young man who had
286 10 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
287 11 | Chapter XXIII ~How St Francis delivered the brother who,
288 11 | the power of the devil.~St Francis, being one day in prayer
289 11 | the brother. On this St Francis, like a vigilant pastor,
290 11 | accepted his penance, St Francis beheld the devil to flee
291 11 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~ ~
292 XXIV| Chapter XXIV~How St Francis converted to the faith the
293 XXIV| the Sultan of Babylon.~St Francis, urged by zeal for the faith
294 XXIV| Now it pleased God that St Francis and his companions should
295 XXIV| before the Sultan. Then St Francis standing before him, inspired
296 XXIV| molestation. ~At length St Francis, seeing he could do no more
297 XXIV| Sultan said to him: "Brother Francis, most willingly would I
298 XXIV| shalt order." On this St Francis made answer: "My lord, I
299 XXIV| he had promised. Then St Francis returned with his company
300 XXIV| fulfillment of the promise of St Francis, and placed guards in all
301 XXIV| brothers in the habit of St Francis to conduct them immediately
302 XXIV| him. At the same time St Francis appeared to two of his friars,
303 XXIV| to the promise which St Francis made me through divine revelation."
304 XXIV| merits and prayers of St Francis. ~To the praise and glory
305 XXIV| Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
306 1 | Chapter XXV~How St Francis healed miraculously a leper
307 1 | true disciple of Christ, St Francis, as long as he lived in
308 1 | near the one in which St Francis then resided there was a
309 1 | signified their intention to St Francis, according to the Rule.
310 1 | Rule. On learning this, St Francis, who was not far distant,
311 1 | and disgusting object?" St Francis answered: "My son, be patient;
312 1 | as they ought." Then St Francis, knowing through divine
313 1 | do for thee," answered St Francis. "I will then," said he, "
314 1 | cannot bear myself." Then St Francis heated some water, putting
315 1 | divine miracle, wherever St Francis touched him with his holy
316 1 | confession to a priest. St Francis, perceiving this evident
317 1 | appeared in the air to St Francis, who was praying in a forest,
318 1 | up to heaven, leaving St Francis much consoled.~To the praise
319 1 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
320 2 | Chapter XXVI ~How St Francis converted certain robbers
321 2 | most holy brother.~As St Francis went one day through the
322 2 | be one of thy monks." St Francis answered: "My son, thou
323 2 | answer greatly pleased St Francis, and giving the young man
324 2 | words. Shortly after, St Francis arrived at the convent with
325 2 | the robbers. On this St Francis reproved him sharply, saying
326 2 | went on the errand of St Francis, the latter began to pray,
327 2 | and said and did what St Francis had commanded; and it pleased
328 2 | bread of charity which St Francis had sent them, they reasoned
329 2 | promise from the holy St Francis. These men indeed are holy
330 2 | one of the others, "to St Francis; and if he gives us a hope
331 2 | to go immediately to St Francis; and having found him, they
332 2 | sins with thee." Then St Francis bade them stay, and with
333 2 | devil and his works; and St Francis received them into the Order,
334 2 | Matins. During this time St Francis passed from this miserable
335 2 | the great famine which St Francis had foretold, my husband
336 2 | whilst I go and fetch St Francis, to see if he knows thee."
337 2 | porter was gone to fetch St Francis, the brother began to examine
338 2 | wonder at this sight, St Francis came towards him, with Brother
339 2 | be innumerable. Then St Francis said to the porter: "Let
340 2 | they had never been. And St Francis, taking him inside, showed
341 2 | abode of the blessed." St Francis wore a most wonderful cloak
342 2 | Having taken leave of St Francis, he returned, much against
343 2 | and on the eighth day St Francis came to him, as he had promised
344 2 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~ ~
345 3 | XXVII~How at Bologna St Francis converted two scholars who
346 3 | from great temptation.~St Francis coming one day to the city
347 3 | women, and scholars. And St Francis, on arriving there, stood
348 3 | said sermon, went to St Francis, saying that they wished
349 3 | having been revealed to St Francis that they had been sent
350 3 | Bernard, the first son of St Francis, said of him that he was
351 3 | becoming very intimate with St Francis. And having been named Minister
352 3 | and most peaceably; and St Francis revealed to him many secrets.
353 3 | last remedy to go to St Francis, thinking thus within himself: "
354 3 | setting out, he went to St Francis, who at that time was lying
355 3 | of coming to him. Then St Francis, calling immediately Brother
356 3 | him, telling him what St Francis had ordered them to say.
357 3 | reached the place where St Francis was lying ill. Now though
358 3 | lying ill. Now though St Francis was grievously ill, yet
359 3 | miracle! no sooner had St Francis pronounced these words than
360 3 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
361 4 | had taken the habit of St Francis, he was often rapt in God
362 4 | had received from God, St Francis willingly and frequently
363 4 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
364 5 | was being revealed to St Francis, he made known to brother
365 5 | Assisi, a companion of St Francis and a man of great sanctity,
366 5 | courage to reveal it to St Francis, though he never ceased
367 5 | love he had felt for St Francis hitherto, and would not
368 5 | have I to do with Brother Francis?" And Brother Masseo, enlightened
369 5 | Ruffino, thou knowest that St Francis may be compared to an angel
370 5 | Ruffino arose and went to St Francis; and the saint, perceiving
371 5 | Ruffino, seeing that St Francis was acquainted with all
372 5 | saintly father, which St Francis ended by saying: "My son,
373 5 | was so terrible that St Francis and all his companions went
374 5 | him, and returning to St Francis he threw himself at his
375 5 | acknowledging his fault. St Francis comforted him with kind
376 5 | my son, to believe in St Francis; for he who made thee so
377 5 | permitted to do so. Wherefore St Francis said of him that he had
378 5 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
379 6 | beautiful semon which St Francis and Brother Ruffino preached
380 6 | Notwithstanding this, St Francis ordered him one day to go
381 6 | and ignorant." At this St Francis answered: "Inasmuch as thou
382 6 | mind." In the meantime St Francis, reflecting how promptly
383 6 | through much penance. St Francis entered the church as Brother
384 6 | kingdom of heaven." Then St Francis ascended the pulpit, and
385 6 | edified by this action of St Francis and of Brother Ruffino.
386 6 | Brother Ruffino. Then St Francis put on the clock of Brother
387 6 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~ ~
388 7 | Chapter XXXI~How St Francis was acquainted with the
389 7 | know me, so the holy St Francis, like a good shepherd, knew,
390 7 | we are told that once St Francis was with his companions
391 7 | some distance, whereon St Francis asked them whom they believed
392 7 | they believed it to be St Francis. The saint reproved them,
393 7 | Christ." This opinion St Francis never expressed in the presence
394 7 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
395 8 | The first companions of St Francis set themselves with all
396 8 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
397 9 | the sweetest flowers of St Francis, was so holy, that not only
398 9 | many other nuns; to whom St Francis sent a great number of sick
399 9 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
400 10 | the first companions of St Francis, he determined in his heart
401 10 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
402 11 | night to the church of St Francis, where she assisted at the
403 11 | miraculously to the church of St Francis, so that she was present
404 11 | intercession of my father, St Francis, and through the grace of
405 11 | my venerable father, St Francis, and with the ears of my
406 11 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~ ~
407 12 | Chapter XXXVI~How St Francis Explained to Brother Leo
408 12 | vision that he had seen.~St Francis being once grievously ill,
409 12 | came to himself; and St Francis knowing in spirit that he
410 12 | related to him the vision, St Francis said: "What thou hast seen
411 12 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
412 13 | one, at the prayer of st Francis converted a rich nobleman
413 13 | made great offers to St Francis, and inspired him with a
414 13 | to become religious.~St Francis, the servant of Christ,
415 13 | nobleman thus addressed St Francis: "Behold, my father, I offer
416 13 | my goods on his poor." St Francis, seeing so much courtesy
417 13 | Now a few days after St Francis had made this prayer, the
418 13 | arrived near the house, St Francis said to his companion: "
419 13 | that he should perceive St Francis as he prayed in the presence
420 13 | fervour of spirit ran to St Francis, and kneeling at his feet
421 13 | the nobleman said to St Francis: "What wilt thou have me
422 13 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
423 14 | How it was revealed to St Francis that Brother Elias was damned
424 14 | prayer was granted.~As St Francis and Brother Elias were living
425 14 | was revealed by God to St Francis that Brother Elias was damned,
426 14 | perceiving, and seeing that St Francis disliked him, was anxious
427 14 | refused to speak to him. St Francis answered: "This is the reason:
428 14 | and so many tears, that St Francis had compassion on him, and
429 14 | deprived of the habit of St Francis. Soon after the excommunication
430 14 | the love of God and of St Francis his servant, upon whose
431 14 | love of Christ and of St Francis his servant. And it pleased
432 14 | merits and prayers of St Francis, in which he had placed
433 14 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
434 15 | disciples and companions of St Francis, whom the latter called
435 15 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
436 16 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
437 17 | during the lifetime of St Francis, a young man from Assisi
438 17 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
439 18 | ornamented the Order of St Francis, and enlightened the world
440 18 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~ ~
441 19 | poverty and of the Rule of St Francis, was so exemplary and so
442 19 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
443 20 | John the Evangelist and St Francis, were represented at the
444 20 | head on his bosom, or St Francis, who was, as it were, crucified
445 20 | John the Evangelist and St Francis, all clothed in the heavenly
446 20 | glorified souls; and St Francis seemed to be dressed more
447 20 | Passion, and after us St Francis has suffered more than all
448 20 | are the vestments of St Francis more beautiful than thine?" "
449 20 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
450 21 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
451 22 | Order after the death of St Francis - one was named Brother
452 22 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
453 23 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~ ~
454 24 | throne, who, calling St Francis to him, gave him a chalice
455 24 | blessed one, gave to St Francis two angels to accompany
456 24 | to accompany him; and St Francis took the chalice to his
457 24 | like the sun. After him St Francis offered it to all the others;
458 24 | hearing his cry, called St Francis, and giving him a sharp
459 24 | do him any harm.' And St Francis did as he was ordered. In
460 24 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
461 25 | brethren and sons of St Francis, who, as Solomon says, form
462 25 | habit of the crucified St Francis; which he did. Being received
463 25 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
464 26 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
465 27 | also the holy father St Francis, with the sacred stigmata
466 27 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
467 28 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~
468 29 | Christ and his poor servant Francis. Amen. ~The End~ ~ ~
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