“It is good to read the testimonies of Scripture; it is good to seek the Lord our God in them. As for me, however, I have already made so much of Scripture my own that I have more than enough to meditate on and turn over in my mind. I need no more . .. I know Christ, the poor crucified One.”
Quote by Francis of Assisi
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Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic saint who lived from June 24, 1182, to October 3, 1226. He is considered a reformer of the Catholic Church, known for his emphasis on poverty and simplicity of life. more
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