There is absolutely no man in the whole world who can possess one among you unless he first die.
Francis of AssisiStudy 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 AssisiMay 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