Nothing of Their Own
"The brothers shall acquire nothing as their own, neither house, nor place, nor anything at all. Instead, with all trust, let them go begging alms as pilgrims and strangers in this world serving the Lord in poverty and humility, and without shame, since the Lord made himself poor for us in this world. This is the highest summit of poverty, which has made you, my most beloved brothers, heirs and kings in the kingdom of heaven; it has made you poor in material things but exalted in virtue. Let this be your portion which crosses over into the land of the living (cf. Ps 142:5)." --St. Francis, Rule of 1223, Chapter VI
Francis and his Brothers were living examples of Christ. While we may never live life to this extreme, we can have the attitude of being poor and needy--for Christ's sake--trusting Him for everything.
"The brothers shall acquire nothing as their own, neither house, nor place, nor anything at all. Instead, with all trust, let them go begging alms as pilgrims and strangers in this world serving the Lord in poverty and humility, and without shame, since the Lord made himself poor for us in this world. This is the highest summit of poverty, which has made you, my most beloved brothers, heirs and kings in the kingdom of heaven; it has made you poor in material things but exalted in virtue. Let this be your portion which crosses over into the land of the living (cf. Ps 142:5)." --St. Francis, Rule of 1223, Chapter VI
Proverbs 3: 5,6: "Trust in the Lord with ALL thine heart, lean not on thine own understanding. In ALL thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct thy paths." sigh and thank you for the beautiful reminder we are safe under His feathers...Love, merri
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