Saint Francis of Assisi

Born into riches, but poverty enveloped him.
Fame acclaimed him, but humility inspired him..
Friends abandoned him, but God embraced him
Family mocked him, the Crucified touched him
Nobility sought him, but the lepers found him
The world shouted at him, but the Gospel inspired him
Treasures were due him, but alms fed him
Fine clothes were offered him, but rags clothed him.
Today, no longer with us, but liturgy keeps memory of him
Brothers and Sisters worldwide, live vows while following him.
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