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1 " well-meaning Christians almost killed the faith eight hundred years ago "
― Jon M. Sweeney , When Saint Francis Saved the Church
2 " [Francis of Assisi was one of the] signal figures who are catalysts for rapid change "
3 " In 1955, Abraham Joshua Heschel wrote, “When faith is completely replaced by creed, worship by discipline, love by habit; when faith becomes an heirloom rather than a living fountain; when religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion—its message becomes meaningless. "
4 " I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security.9 "
5 " We are to go throughout the world encouraging everyone, more by deeds than with words, to do penance for our sins and to live with the commandments of God fresh in our minds. "
― Jon M. Sweeney , Francis of Assisi In His Own Words: The Essential Writings (San Damiano Books)
6 " Under no circumstances should the brothers receive money when they go out begging, cause it to be received by others, seek it or cause it to be sought, for any house or place. Likewise, they should never go out with any person seeking money or coin for such places. "
