Saint Francis of Assissi Group

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Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, has been called “the most beautiful image of Jesus that has ever been in the Catholic Church.” He built the first Christ­mas crib in 1223. His great devotion was to the sorrows of Jesus. Jesus put the imprint of His wounded hands and feet and side upon Saint Francis’ body in the year. 1224. Saint Francis died in 1226 when he was only forty-four years old.

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The Exhortation to the Praises of God

by Michael

Jul 17

The Exhortation to the Praises of God

Let the whole of humanity tremble,

the whole world shake and the heavens exult when

Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God

is present on the altar in the hands of a priest!

O admirable heights and sublime lowliness!
O sublime humility! O humble sublimity!

That the Lord of the universe, God and the Son of God,

so humbles Himself that for our salvation He hides

Himself under the little form of bread!

Look at the humility of God and pour out your hearts before Him!

Humble yourselves as well, that you may be exalted by Him.

Therefore, hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves

so that He who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally.

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