Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Article: Saint Francis appears: Lessons from my life as a Mystic


Saint Francis appears: Lessons from my life as a Mystic

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Eighteen. Assisi, Italy. At the cathedral where St. Francis once knelt in prayer. Alone, the chill of the stone walls cool in the calm, quiet air. Open hearts throughout the centuries make wings for mine. St. Francis appears. Eyes smiling, he says simply, "Humility is knowing you will be seen, and doing it anyhow." The scent of sweet blossoms fills my being, a bouquet of instructions. I am in a room amongst the stars, with walls I can gaze through losing myself in an utterly calm universe. … [Read more...]

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