When the Brothers Are Not Received
"If the brothers are not received in one place, let them go elsewhere to do penance with the blessing of God." --The Testament of St. Francis
This is an important reminder that we shouldn't strive to be liked and wanted by everyone. If we're not wanted, we should not take it personally. We should move on, trusting God has somewhere else for us to be. As for the penance, it is something Francis felt called to do. I do not understand why, since scripture speaks of having a cleared conscience as the result of being restored to God. Once we confess and repent, penance should not be necessary since Christ paid for our sins.
"If the brothers are not received in one place, let them go elsewhere to do penance with the blessing of God." --The Testament of St. Francis
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