Quotes by Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi (1181–1226) — Ordensgründer · Katholisch · Italien
Franz von Assisi (1181–1226) war ein italienischer Wanderprediger und Ordensgründer, der die Gemeinschaft der Minderen Brüder ins Leben rief. Er steht für eine radikale evangelische Besitzlosigkeit, den schöpfungsverbundenen „Sonnengesang“ sowie für die durch sein Armutsideal ausgelösten innerkirchlichen Spannungen. Heutigen Bibellesern führt er eine kompromisslose Nachfolge Jesu und gelebte Schöpfungsverantwortung vor Augen.
Era: The Middle Ages
Recurring topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Joy & Gratitude, Humility & Pride, Peace & Rest, Discipleship, Love, Service & Love of Neighbour, Prayer & Silence
Quotes by Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
God is joy. That is why he placed the sun before his house.
Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
Francis of Assisi
What seemed bitter to me was turned into sweetness of soul and body.
Francis of Assisi
Blessed is the brother who loves the sick brother as much as the healthy one.
Francis of Assisi
Where there is love and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.
Francis of Assisi
Where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor confusion.
Francis of Assisi
Where there is rest and contemplation, there is neither worry nor dissipation.
Francis of Assisi
Man is only what he is before God, and nothing more.
Francis of Assisi
Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures.
Francis of Assisi
Brother Sun gives the day and bears a likeness of the Most High.
Francis of Assisi
Blessed are those who forgive out of love and bear sickness and tribulation in peace.
Francis of Assisi
One ray of sunshine is enough to light up much darkness.
Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
All creatures are children of the one Father and therefore brothers.
Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
The law demands, punishment takes, grace gives.
Francis of Assisi
If God can work through me, he can do it through anyone.
Francis of Assisi
Proclaim the Gospel. If necessary, use words.
Francis of Assisi
True patience and humility are revealed only under contradiction and offense.
Francis of Assisi
All brothers shall preach by their deeds.
Francis of Assisi
Where there is poverty with joy, there is neither greed nor avarice.
Francis of Assisi
You are love, wisdom, humility, patience, beauty, and security.
Francis of Assisi
Praised be God through Sister Moon and the stars.
Francis of Assisi
Sister Water is useful, humble, precious, and chaste.
Francis of Assisi
Sister Mother Earth sustains us and produces diverse fruits and flowers.
Francis of Assisi
Where quietness is filled with the thought of God, there is neither unrest nor distraction.
Francis of Assisi
The devil can do nothing against a servant of Christ in whom the holy joy of the spirit reigns.
Francis of Assisi
The depths of the human soul hold unfathomable powers, because God himself dwells within it.
Francis of Assisi
Lord, You are security, rest, gladness, and joy.
Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Do not boast of the good that God says or works through you.
Francis of Assisi
Brother Fire illuminates the night; he is beautiful, joyful, robust, and strong.
Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Most high, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart.
Francis of Assisi
Man imagines God as he wishes him to be; but God always remains as he is.
Francis of Assisi
To read Holy Scripture means to seek counsel from Christ.
Francis of Assisi
Love is among the virtues what the sun is among the stars: it gives them brilliance and beauty.
Francis of Assisi
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Sources: spiegel.de, herder.de, bistum-dresden-meissen.de, wikipedia.org