Actions Speak Louder than Words?

Public domain photo St. Francis before the crucifix
“Always preach the gospel. If necessary, use words.”
St. Francis of Assisi

Together, St. Francis and his friars would travel through towns and the countryside, preaching the gospel. A stigmatist, a healer, a man who preached to the birds who listened to him, a miracle worker, and he lived in peace. He resisted many changs to his order. When they were approved, he became very sad and depressed. His peace left him. According to tradition, Francis had a dream in which the Lord said to him,
“Poor little man, why are you so sad? Is not your order, My order? Is it not I who am its chief shepherd?  Cease to be afflicted, then, and take care rather of your own salvation.”

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