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“Alms are an inheritance and a justice which is due to the poor and which Jesus has levied upon us.”

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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