Saint Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher from the 13th century. He was known for his love of nature and his dedication to the poor, and is the patron saint of animals and the environment. He founded the Franciscan Order, a religious order of friars, nuns, and laypeople that follows his teachings. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Francis of Assisi on nature, animals, love.
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All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.
If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.
All things of creation are children of the Father and thus brothers of man. ... God wants us to help animals, if they need help. Every creature in distress has the same right to be protected.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist
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.
Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission - to be of service to them whenever they require it.
Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy.
God requires that we assist the animals, when they need our help. Each being (human or creature) has the same right of protection.
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.
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He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist — Francis of Assisi
Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy. — Francis of Assisi
Ask the beasts and they will teach you the beauty of this earth. — Francis of Assisi
For it is in giving that we receive. — Francis of Assisi
A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. — Francis of Assisi
Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love. — Francis of Assisi
It is not fitting, when one is in God's service, to have a gloomy face or a chilling look.
Make me an instrument of thy peace.
Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.
Grant me the treasure of sublime poverty.
Francis of Assisi Quotes About Love
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. — Francis of Assisi
The greatest security we can have in this world that we are in the grace of God, does not consist in the feelings that we have of love to Him, but rather in an irrevocable abandonment of our whole being into His hands, and in a firm resolution never to consent to any sin great or small. — Francis of Assisi
Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love. — Francis of Assisi
If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy. — Francis of Assisi
The tree of love its roots hath spread Deep in my heart, and rears its head; Rich are its fruits: they joy dispense; Transport the heart, and ravish sense. In love's sweet swoon to thee I cleave, Bless'd source of love. — Francis of Assisi
What does the poor man do at the rich man's door, the sick man in the presence of his physician, the thirsty man at a limpid stream? What they do, I do before the Eucharistic God. I pray. I adore. I love. — Francis of Assisi
May the power of your love, Lord Christ, fiery and sweet as honey, so absorb our hearts as to withdraw them from all that is under heaven. Grant that we may be ready to die for love of your love, as you died for love of our love. — Francis of Assisi
Be praised, my Lord, through those who forgive for love of you; through those who endure sickness and trial. — Francis of Assisi
Jesus is happy to come with us, as truth is happy to be spoken, as life to be lived, as light to be lit, as love is to be loved, as joy to be given, as peace to be spread. — Francis of Assisi
It was easy to love God in all that was beautiful. The lessons of deeper knowledge, though, instructed me to embrace God in all things. — Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi Quotes About Humility
Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. Where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor vexation. Where there is poverty and joy, there is neither greed nor avarice. Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt. — Francis of Assisi
Here is one of the best means to acquire humility; fix well in mind this maxim: One is as much as he is in the sight of God, and no more. — Francis of Assisi
Holy humility confounds pride and all the men of this world and all things that are in the world. — Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi Quotes About Prayer
Spiritual joy arises from purity of the heart and perseverance in prayer. — Francis of Assisi
Be patient in trials, watchful in prayer, and never cease working. — Francis of Assisi
When we pray to God we must be seeking nothing - nothing. — Francis of Assisi
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. — Francis of Assisi
We should seek not so much to pray but to become prayer. — Francis of Assisi
Our hands imbibe like roots, so i place them on what is beautiful in this world. And I fold them in prayer, and they draw from the heavens light — Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi Quotes About Lord
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. — Francis of Assisi
Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure. — Francis of Assisi
Be Thou praised, my Lord, of our Sister Mother Earth, which sustains and hath us in rule, and produces divers fruits with coloured flowers and herbs. — Francis of Assisi
I beg you to show the greatest possible reverence and honor for the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things, whether on earth or in heaven, have been brought to peace and reconciled with Almighty God — Francis of Assisi
We adore Thee most holy Lord Jesus Christ, here in all Thy Churches, which are in the whole world, because by Thy holy cross, Thou hast redeemed the world — Francis of Assisi
Be praised, O my Lord by Brother Wind, By air and cloud and every clime To whom Thou givest sustenance unto their kind. — Francis of Assisi
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom You light the night, and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong. — Francis of Assisi
Men lose all the material things they leave behind them in this world, but they carry with them the reward of their charity and the alms they give. For these, they will receive from the Lord the reward and recompense they deserve. — Francis of Assisi
Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, Who is the day through whom You give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour; of You, Most High, he bears the likeness. — Francis of Assisi
Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, producing varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs. — Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi Quotes About Holy
...In this world I cannot see the Most High Son of God with my own eyes, except for His Most Holy Body and Blood. — Francis of Assisi
Holy charity confounds all diabolical and fleshly temptations and all fleshly fears. — Francis of Assisi
Great and glorious God, and Thou Lord Jesus, I pray you shed abroad your light in the darkness of my mind. Be found of me, Lord, so that in all things I may act only in accordance with Thy holy will. — Francis of Assisi
Holy poverty confounds cupidity and avarice and the cares of this world. — Francis of Assisi
Pure, holy simplicity confounds all the wisdom of this world and the wisdom of the flesh. — Francis of Assisi
Holy wisdom confounds Satan and all his wickednesses. — Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi Quotes About World
Man should tremble, the world should vibrate, all heaven should be deeply moved when the Son of God appears on the altar in the hands of the priest. — Francis of Assisi
There is absolutely no man in the whole world who can possess one among you unless he first die. — Francis of Assisi
Don't change the world, change worlds. — Francis of Assisi
Be patient, because the weaknesses of the body are given to us in this world by God for the salvation of the soul. So they are of great merit when they are borne patiently. — Francis of Assisi
Everything in man should halt in awe...Let all the world quake and let Heaven exult when Christ the Son of the living God is there on the altar. — Francis of Assisi
The world is a great stage on which God displays his many wonders. — Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi Famous Quotes And Sayings
What do you have to fear? Nothing. Whom do you have to fear? No one. Why? Because whoever has joined forces with God obtains three great privileges: omnipotence without power, intoxication without wine, and life without death. — Francis of Assisi
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist — Francis of Assisi
Do few things but do them well, simple joys are holy. — Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love,
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console,
To be understood as to understand,
To be loved, as to love. — Francis of Assisi
You cannot all abandon your possessions, but at least you can change your attitude about them. All getting separates you from others; all giving unites to others. — Francis of Assisi
For it is in giving that we receive. — Francis of Assisi
We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen away, and to bring home those who have lost their way. Many who seem to us to be children of the Devil will still become Christ's disciples. — Francis of Assisi
Blessed is the servant who loves his brother as much when he is sick and useless as when he is well and an be of service to him. And blessed is he who loves his brother as well when he is afar off as when he is by his side, and who would say nothing behind his back he might not, in love, say before his face. — Francis of Assisi
A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. — Francis of Assisi
By the anxieties and worries of this life Satan tries to dull man's heart and make a dwelling for himself there. — Francis of Assisi
Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love. — 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. — Francis of Assisi
What could you do to a man who owns nothing? You can't starve a fasting man, you can't steal from someone who has no money, you can't ruin someone who hates prestige. — Francis of Assisi
Do not put off any longer confessing all your sins, for death will soon come. Give and it will be given you; forgive and you will be forgiven. . . Blessed are they who die repentant, for they shall go to the Kingdom of Heaven! — Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi was hoeing his garden when someone asked what he would do if he were suddenly to learn that he would die before sunset that very day. "I would finish hoeing my garden," he replied. — Francis of Assisi
Be patient in trials, watchful in prayer, and never cease working. — Francis of Assisi
We should all realize that no matter where or how a man dies, if he is in the state of mortal sin and does not repent, when he could have done so and did not, the Devil tears his soul from his body with such anguish and distress that only a person who has experienced it can appreciate it. — Francis of Assisi
Dear God, please reveal to us your sublime beauty, that is everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, so that we will never again feel frightened. — Francis of Assisi
I believe that You, O Jesus, are in the most holy Sacrament. I love You and desire You. Come into my heart. I embrace You. Oh, never leave me. May the burning and most sweet power of Your love, O Lord Jesus Christ, I beseech You, absorb my mind that I may die through love of Your love, Who were graciously pleased to die through love of my love. — Francis of Assisi
No one is to be called an enemy, all are your benefactors, and no one does you harm. You have no enemy except yourselves. — Francis of Assisi
Where there is discord may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. Where there is despair, may we bring hope. — Francis of Assisi
We should have no more use or regard for money in any of its forms than we have for dust. Those who think it is worth more, or who are greedy for it, expose themselves to the danger of being deceived by the Devil. — Francis of Assisi
Study always to have Joy, for it befits not the servant of God to show before his brother or another sadness or a troubled face. — Francis of Assisi
Preach the gospel everywhere you go, and, if necessary, use words. — Francis of Assisi
Every day He humbles Himself just as He did when from 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 at the altar. — Francis of Assisi
You damned spirits! You can only do what the hand of God allows you to do. — Francis of Assisi
Where there is injury let me sow pardon. — Francis of Assisi
Preach the gospel wherever you can; when all else fails use words. — Francis of Assisi
The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today — Francis of Assisi
And in any preaching you do, admonish the people concerning repentance, and that nobody can be saved except he who receives the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord. And when It is sacrificed on the altar by the priest or borne anywhere, let all the people on bended knees render praise, glory and honor to the True and Living Lord God. — Francis of Assisi
If a superior give any order to one who is under him which is against that man's conscience, although he do not obey it yet he shall not be dismissed. — Francis of Assisi
Such was the will of the Father that his Son, blessed and glorious, whom he gave to us, and who was born for us, should by his own blood, sacrifice, and oblation, offer himself on the altar of the cross, not for himself, by whom "all things were made," but for our sins, leaving us an example that we should follow his steps. — Francis of Assisi
What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble Himself like this under the form of a little bread, for our salvation ...In this world I cannot see the Most High Son of God with my own eyes, except for His Most Holy Body and Blood. — Francis of Assisi
Our actions are our own; their consequences belong to Heaven. — Francis of Assisi
Alms are an inheritance and a justice which is due to the poor and which Jesus has levied upon us. — Francis of Assisi
Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words. — Francis of Assisi
Water is the mirror of nature. — Francis of Assisi
Grant me the treasure of sublime poverty: permit the distinctive sign of our order to be that it does not possess anything of its own beneath the sun, for the glory of your name, and that it have no other patrimony than begging. — Francis of Assisi
If God can work through me, he can work through anyone. — Francis of Assisi
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. — Francis of Assisi
As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that, before the Final Judgment, there is a purifying fire. He who is truth says that whoever utters blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will be pardoned neither in this age nor in the age to come. From this sentence, we understand that certain offenses can be forgiven in this age, but certain others in the age to come. — Francis of Assisi
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens, you have made them bright, precious and fair. — Francis of Assisi
Gold hath no lustre of its own.
It shines by temperate use alone. — Francis of Assisi
Nothing can tend so much to humble us before the mercy and justice of God as the consideration of His benefits and our own sins. Let us, then, consider what He has done for us, and what we have done against Him; let us call to mind our sins in detail, and His gracious benefits in like manner, remembering that whatever there is of good in us is not ours, but His, and then we need not be afraid of vainglory or of taking complacency in ourselves. — Francis of Assisi
Holy obedience confounds all bodily and fleshly desires and keeps the body mortified to the obedience of the spirit and to the obedience of one's brother and makes a man subject to all the
men of this world and not to men alone, but also to all beasts and wild animals, so that they may do with him whatsoever they will, in so far as it may be granted to them from above by the
Lord. — Francis of Assisi
You should never praise anyone until you see how he turns out in the end! — Francis of Assisi
When I think of the happiness that is in store for me, every sorrow, every pain becomes dear to me. — Francis of Assisi
We must not be wise and prudent according to the flesh. Rather, we must be simple, humble and pure. — Francis of Assisi
Who we are looking for is who is looking. — Francis of Assisi
Don't canonize me too soon. I'm perfectly capable of fathering a child. — Francis of Assisi
The Lord called me by the way of simplicity and humility, and this way He hath shown me in truth for me and those who will believe and imitate me. And therefore I would that ye name not to me any rule, neither of St. Augustine, nor St. Benedict, nor of Bernard, nor any way or form of living, but that which was mercifully shown and given me by the Lord. — Francis of Assisi
Go out and preach the gospel and if you must, use words. — Francis of Assisi
The only thing ever achieved in life without effort is failure. — Francis of Assisi
I therefore command all my Brothers, those living now and those to come in the future, to venerate the Holy Mother of God, whom we always implore to be our Protectress, to praise her at all times, in all circumstances of life, with all the means in their power and with the greatest devotion and submission. — Francis of Assisi
We should never desire to be over others. Instead, we ought to be servants who are submissive to every human being for God's sake. — Francis of Assisi
I am the herald of the Great King. — Francis of Assisi
The one you are looking for is the one who is looking. — Francis of Assisi
Preach always. Use words if necessary. — Francis of Assisi
It is good to read the testimonies of Scripture; it is good to seek the Lord our God in them. As for me, however, I have already made so much of Scripture my own that I have more than enough to meditate on and turn over in my mind. I need no more . .. I know Christ, the poor crucified One. — Francis of Assisi
Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves so that He who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally. — Francis of Assisi
Life Lessons by Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi taught the importance of living a life of simplicity and humility, emphasizing the value of helping others and showing compassion.
He also showed that it is possible to find joy and peace in serving God and others, rather than in material possessions.
His example of selfless service and dedication to God’s will continues to be an inspiration for many people today.
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