“While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.”
St. Francis of Assisi
October 31st and Halloween has come and gone with a gallant promise to return next year. In the meantime, November 1st celebrates All Saints Day. This special day commemorates those who have walked the earth before us, and have achieved something that is quite extraordinary. They have attained what is known as the beatific vision in heaven.
I have known many Saints in my life, still living. These are the people who have been with me through joyous, sad and difficult times. With a word, a smile or a hug, I gained strength via their compassionate understanding. Let us celebrate the Saints that are among us by looking back at those Saints that have reached the vision of heaven.
St. Francis of Assisi is called the little poor man of Assisi, which is ironic considering he was brought up in luxury and wealth. His journey began when he gave money to a beggar crying for alms. His friends mocked him for his generosity and his father rebuked him for wasting his money. Shortly thereafter, St. Francis became seriously ill. When death was imminent, he received a vision of his ministry. From that moment on, his life was placed in God’s hands.
“Where there is injury let me sow pardon.”
“It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.”
St. Francis of Assisi
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Gute Fotos, es freut uns immer.
Es gibt vieles in der Welt zu sehen. Ein gutes Wochenende wünschen wir.
Gisela und Wolfgang
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Vielen Dank für Ihre guten Wünsche! Wir regen für das Wochenende haben! Es ist gut zu wissen, dass es Sonne irgendwo in der Welt! Alles Gute für Sie.
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Very nice photos.
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Thank you for dropping by for a visit and for your encouraging comments. Much appreciated!!!
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Lovely! We were in Assisi two years ago. Magical! Love this post!
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When you went into the church, did they remind you to be quiet every few minutes? I remember this marvelous voice on the intercom saying “silencio.” I was overwhelmed with emotion when we were there…
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Great article as usual! How very many of us have been blessed by the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi! Countless, I am sure.
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I agree – countless…
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
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