Wednesday 4 October 2023

Some thoughts from Saint Francis of Assissi


Saint Francis is remembered on the 4th of October, and there are so many words of wisdom that he has left for us to reflect on. The most well-known of his thoughts are immortalized in "Make me a channel of your peace", but he has many others too. 

Here are a few for today. May his words help us to look up to the presence of Jesus in our lives.

Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily. To lean upon Thy great strength, trustfully, restfully. To wait for the unfolding of Thy will, patiently, serenely. To meet others, peacefully, joyously. To face tomorrow, confidently, courageously.

Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received - only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.
What is it that stands higher than words? Action. What is it that stands higher than action? Silence.
Living in Grace
D3LM3

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