Mystic Monday

In honor of last week's elections I am posting something from brother Francis:

Those who are placed over others should glory in such an office only as
much as they would were they assigned the task of washing the feet of the
brothers. - 4th Admonition

Not a bad way to think about leadership; as the Pope says of himself be the servant of the servants of God.


We can always hope that our political leaders will think of their office with the same eye to humble service.

Mystic Monday

Today has been a morning of making and changing appointments and trying to clean up messes and find lost things. I am in need of some inspiration from a simpler faith . . .


I call upon brother Francis to enlighten us today. He was known for his simplicity and his charity. He once said "Preach the gospel at all times; if necessary, use words."


Here is a wonderful poem that speaks of where my heart is today:

Most High,

glorious God,

enlighten the darkness of my heart

and give me true faith,

certain hope,

and perfect charity,

sense and knowledge,

Lord,

that I may carry out

Your holy and true command.

- Francis of Assisi

Pax