Hold back nothing...

"May the burning and most sweet power of Your love,

O Lord Jesus Christ, I beseech You, absorb my mind that I
may die through love of Your love, Who were graciously
pleased to die through love of my love." - St. Francis

Meditation of St. Francis of Assisi

Let everyone be struck with fear,
the whole world tremble, 
and the heavens exult 
when Christ, the Son of the living God,
is present on the altar in the hands of a priest!

O wonderful loftiness
and stupendous dignity!
O sublime humility!
O humble sublimity!
The Lord of the universe,
God and the Son of God,
so humbles Himself
that He hides Himself
for our salvation
under an ordinary piece of bread!

See the humility of God, brothers,
and pour out your hearts before Him!

Humble yourselves that you may be exalted by Him!

Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves,
that He Who gives Himself totally to you
may receive you totally!

St Francis of Assisi

Deacon, Founder, Stigmatist

a.k.a. - "the little beggar"

Italy ~ 1181 - 1226

 Founder: Friars Minor (Franciscans)

Co-founder w/St Clare: Order of Poor Ladies (Poor Clares)

Founder :  Third Order of Penance (for laity)

Started Eucharistic Adoration in Italy

FEAST DAY - October 4

Artist: Michael O'Brien

"Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society."

- St Francis of Assisi

Click here: St Francis of Assisi - YouTube

Click here: St.Francis of Assisi biography - YouTube (7:45 mins)

Click here: 12 Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know About the Great St. Francis of Assisi | ChurchPOP

St Francis of Assisi, pray for us!
Blessed namesake day, Pope Francis!