The Little Baby of Bethlehem
"Francis was clothed with the vestments of the deacon, for he was a deacon, and he sang the Holy Gospel in a resonant voice. And his voice was a strong voice and sweet, a clear voice and sonorous, ravishing everyone there with heavenly desires. Then he spoke to the people charming words about the poor King re-born and about the little town of Bethlehem. Frequently, too, when he wished to refer to Christ Jesus, he would call him simply 'the Little Baby of Bethlehem,' and at the word 'Bethlehem' his voice was more like the bleating of a sheep. And when he said the name 'Little Baby of Bethlehem' or 'Jesus,' his tongue licked his lips, as if he were savoring the sweetness of the words. . ." --Celano, First Life, 86
Francis's relationship with Jesus was such that the mere speaking of his name brought great joy to his heart.
"Francis was clothed with the vestments of the deacon, for he was a deacon, and he sang the Holy Gospel in a resonant voice. And his voice was a strong voice and sweet, a clear voice and sonorous, ravishing everyone there with heavenly desires. Then he spoke to the people charming words about the poor King re-born and about the little town of Bethlehem. Frequently, too, when he wished to refer to Christ Jesus, he would call him simply 'the Little Baby of Bethlehem,' and at the word 'Bethlehem' his voice was more like the bleating of a sheep. And when he said the name 'Little Baby of Bethlehem' or 'Jesus,' his tongue licked his lips, as if he were savoring the sweetness of the words. . ." --Celano, First Life, 86
Francis's relationship with Jesus was such that the mere speaking of his name brought great joy to his heart.
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