Francis of Assisi: Episode Five
The Saints
In this episode, Francis of Assisi and his companions seek divine confirmation for their path of radical poverty through scriptural readings provided by Father Morini. Meanwhile, Chiara
Key takeaways
- Father Morini opens the Scriptures three times, yielding Matthew 19:21, Mark 6:8, and Matthew 16:24-25 to validate Francis's call to sell possessions, travel lightly, and take up his cross.
- Chiara arrives at San Damiano requesting to join Francis but is temporarily sent to the San Angelo da Panso monastery for protection and discernment.
Main topics
- Scriptural confirmation and divine guidance
- Chiara's departure and monastic refuge
Notable quotes
"If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven."
Conclusion
The episode underscores how spiritual conviction, institutional protec
Transcript preview
Speaker 3 (0:00) As followers begin to join his ranks, Francis seeks greater confirmation from God. Will rebuilding San Damiano, a ruined church, matter at all? Can God use these impoverished beggars to build his kingdom? But as more people begin to follow Francis, he begins to attract enemies as well. Speaker 1 (0:23) The Saints, Adventures of Faith and Courage. Francis of Assisi, Episode 5, Followers. Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at thesaintspodcast.com. Speaker 5 (0:47) Francesco, Speaker 4 (0:47) Father Marini is still at the altar. Perhaps he'd be willing to help with the blessing we seek. Speaker 5 (0:52) Yes. Now is the time for an affirmation of what we have started. I agree. Speaker 5 (0:59) Father Morini, that was a beautiful Mass. Thank you for bringing the Lord to us today. Speaker 2 (1:05) It is good to have you and Aldous and Bernardo here today, Francesco. I Speaker 5 (1:10) wonder if you could do us a favor. Speaker 2 (1:13) Certainly, if I'm able to. We Speaker 5 (1:15) would like to take counsel of the Lord in the path we have chosen. And we thought that perhaps you could open the Scriptures for us to three different places, so that His Word might illuminate our way. Speaker 2 (1:28) I would be happy to do that, Francesco. Here's the altar, Missal. But before opening it, let us pray. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sanctus. Lord Jesus, these three men come searching for direction in your word. Guide them to all truth, Lord, and guide my hands in opening your holy scriptures. Amen. Amen. Now, let me see. The first verse is Matthew, chapter 19, verse 21. If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. This was the answer of Christ to the young man who asked him the way of perfection. Speaker 5 (2:20) Francesco, that's exactly what we've done. What is the next one, Father? Speaker 2 (2:28) This is from Mark, chapter 6, verse 8. He charged them to take nothing for their journey except the staff. No bread, no bag, no money in their belts, but to wear sandals with no extra tunic. These are the words our Savior addressed to the apostles when he sent them forth to preach the word of truth. That's also what you charged us to do, Francesco. Speaker 5 (2:52) And the last one? Speaker 2 (2:57) Matthew chapter 16, verses 24 and 25. Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. I would say these, too, is what you three are doing. You