A promise is a child of the understanding and the will; the understanding begets it, the will brings it forth.
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 AssisiBe 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 AssisiWhen I think of the happiness that is in store for me, every sorrow, every pain becomes dear to me.
Francis of Assisi