On this feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in all of history, here are a few of his words about God and faith (+ pics from a day visit to Assisi this redhead will never forget!)
“You (God) are love,
You are wisdom,
You are humility,
You are endurance.
You are rest,
You are peace.
You are joy and gladness.
You are justice and moderation.
You are all our riches,
And You suffice for us.
You (God) are beauty,
You are gentleness.
You are our protector,
You are our Guardian and Defender.
You are courage.
You are our haven and our hope.
You are our faith,
Our great consolation.
You are our eternal life,
Great and wonderful Lord,
God Almighty,
Merciful Savior.”
Saint Francis of Assisi (from “Praises of God”)
San Damiano Chapel, Assisi
grace, peace & Hope (with a capital “H”)
Virginia : )
Roses in the Rubble 
What a wonderful p[lace to visit — lucky you, Virginia. And how appropriate you caught a dog in one of those shots!!
Isn’t that doggie cute? Couldn’t resist taking that pic with the direction signs in the background. Assisi was a special place to visit. When I took that pic @ San Damiano Chapel it was actually dark – but when I uploaded to computer the circle of light turned up!!! Blessings Debbie! 🌟🙏🌟
One of m all-time heroes.
“my,” that is.
Mitch I’m also a longtime groupie of St. Francis – and St. Clare, too. Blessings! 🍂🙏🍂
Oh what an amazing opportunity to visit such a precious place. He was a wonderful saint and Stigmata. Thank you for sharing those glorious words about our Savior and your pictures really captured the glory of this beloved place. Love Joni
Thank you, Joni. Truly was a special blessing visiting Assisi. I was staying with friends in Florence & took the train on my own for an incredibly special day visit that included celebrations @ the big church that just happen once a year? Had no idea & the day just kept getting better… Blessings!! 🌟💜🙏💜🌟
Wow God kisses your check that beautiful day!! I love studying and thinking about all the Stigmata. What loyal, loving servants of God, Jesus and Mary they were. I can’t imagine being there what a blessing. So grateful you got to go. Your pictures were so amazing Virginia and I am so glad you shared them with us. Love Joni
And, a little dog, too!! Love this man’s writings. 🙂
Nora, the writings of St. Francis are filled with worship & adoration- & things that challenge our faith, too! Every year I rotate daily morning devotionals, but this year once again going through “Peace and Good: Through the Year with Francis of Assisi.” Blessings! 🌟🍂💜🍂🌟
GREAT POST AND LOVE THE HUMOUR. IT IS A STEEP HILL TO GET TO THE PLACE OF WORSHIP IN THIS ITALIAN TOWN, CHINA
I can vouch for that, not only in Assisi but Sienna where it was a workout getting to the church there, too. Blessings, China! 🌟🙏🌟