Preach the gospel always and if necessary, use words. - Francis of Assisi

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Preach the gospel always and if necessary, use words.

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Francis of Assisi

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Saint Francis of Assisi (c. 1182 – October 3 1226) was an Italian religious leader and Catholic mystic who founded the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans. He is known as the patron saint of animals, birds, and the environment. Though baptized as Giovanni Bernardone he was commonly known as Francesco.

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Native Name: Francesco

Alternative Names: St. Francis of Assisi • Saint Francis of Assisi • San Francisco de Asís • San Francesco d'Assisi • Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone • Saint Francis • Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone

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St. Francis reportedly said, "Preach Jesus, and if necessary use words."

Always remember to preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.

We must not be wise and prudent according to the flesh, but, instead, we must be simple, humble and pure.

Preach the gospel always and if necessary, use words. - Francis of Assisi

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