Keeper of the day, Saint Dominic and Saint Francis join forces to become the real Reformers of the Church:
"You are my companion and must walk with me. For if we hold together no earthly power can withstand us." -- Upon meeting Francis of Assisi. Arm yourself with prayer instead of a sword; be clothed with humility instead of fine raiment." "These, my much loved ones, are the bequests which I leave to you as my sons; have charity among yourselves; hold fast to humility; keep a willing poverty." "We must sow the seed, not hoard it." I could not bear to prize dead skins, when living skins were starving and in need. -- After selling books inscribed on parchment (sheepskin) and giving the money to the poor. "I would tell them to kill me slowly and painfully, a little at a time, so that I might have a more glorious crown in Heaven." -- After being asked what he would do if caught by his enemies. "A man who governs his passions is master of the world. We must either rule them, or be ruled by them. It is better to be the hammer than the anvil."
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