#franciscanism

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Meditate on the horrors of Hell, which will last for eternity because of one easily-committed mortal sin. Try hard to be among the few who are chosen. Think of the eternal flames of Hell, and how few there are that are saved.

Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, T.O.S.F.

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The Man of Sorrows (from Umbrian Diptych) by the Master of the Borgo Crucifix (Master of the Franciscan Crucifixes) (c.1250–c.1269)

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Statue of Saint Bonaventure from the Poor Clares monastery in La Laguna, Tenerife.

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Hail holy Lady, most holy Queen, Mary, Mother of God, Virgin made Church, Chosen by the most holy Father in Heaven, whom He consecrated with His most holy beloved Son and the Paraclete Spirit. You in whom was and is all plenitude of grace and all good! Hail, His Palace! Hail, His Tabernacle! Hail, His Dwelling! Hail, His Vesture! Hail, His handmaid! Hail, His mother! And all you holy Virtues that by the grace and light of the Holy Spirit are infused into the hearts of the faithful, that from faithless souls you may make them faithful to God!

Salutation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Francis of Assisi

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