Quote by Saint Francis of Assisi

Grant me the treasure of sublime poverty: permit the distinctive sign of our order to be that it does not possess anything of its own beneath the sun, for the glory of your name, and that it have no other patrimony than begging.

Grant me the treasure of sublime poverty: permit the distinc

Summary

This quote represents a humble and selfless attitude towards material possessions. The speaker asks for the gift of embracing poverty as a valuable treasure. They believe that their order should proudly stand out by having no ownership or wealth in the world, solely relying on the act of begging for sustenance. The intention behind this choice is to bring glory to a higher power or belief, demonstrating a detachment from worldly possessions and a dedication to a more spiritual or meaningful existence.

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