Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

— Francis of Assisi (1181–1226), Ordensgründer

Note on attribution: Dieses Zitat ist in den historischen Schriften von Franz von Assisi nicht nachweisbar und stammt wahrscheinlich aus modernerer Zeit.

Topics: Courage & Strength, Patience & Waiting, Work & Vocation

Occasions: Encouragement

Francis of Assisi

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.

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