St. Francis of Assisi

All this reverence that is paid to me I never take to myself, but I simply pass it all on to God. — St. Francis of Assisi

It would be considered a theft on our part if we didn’t give to someone in greater need than we are. — St. Francis of Assisi

I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, he can work through anyone. — St. Francis of Assisi

Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society. — St. Francis of Assisi

Most high, glorious Lord, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me, Lord, a correct faith, a certain hope, a perfect charity, sense, and knowledge, so that I may carry out your holy and true command. — St. Francis of Assisi

Every day he humbles himself just as he did when he came from his heavenly throne into the Virgin’s womb; every day he comes to us and lets us see him in lowliness, when he descends from the bosom of the Father into the hands of the priest…

It would be considered a theft on our part if we didn't give to someone in greater need than we are. — St. Francis of Assisi

Blessed is the servant who esteems himself no better when he is praised and exalted by people than when he is considered worthless, simple, and despicable; for what a man is before God, that he is and nothing more. — St. Francis of Assisi

Our friends, then, are all those who unjustly afflict upon us trials and ordeals, shame and injustice, sorrows and torments, martyrdom and death; we must love them greatly for we will possess eternal life because of what they bring upon…

My Good Shepherd, who have shown your very gentle mercy to us unworthy sinners in various physical pains and sufferings, give grace and strength to me, your little lamb, that in no tribulation or anguish or pain may I turn away from you. —…