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May the power of your love, Lord Christ, fiery and sweet as honey, so absorb our hearts as to withdraw them from all that is under heaven. Grant that we may be ready to die for love of your love, as you died for love of our love.

Francis of Assisi

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Francis of Assisi
Died: 1226
Died: October 3
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