Diane M. Houdek

“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John

“When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own…” (John

“Neither do I condemn you” (John 8:11). While Francis was on his journey to visit the sultan, he stayed overnight in an inn, where he

“But some asked, ‘Surely the Messiah does not come from Galilee, does he?’” (John 7:40). We know that, although he spent much time in Assisi,

“You know me, and you know where I am from” (John 7:28). Jesus is responding to some of the Jews saying that “When the Christ comes,

“How can you believe when you accept glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the one who alone is

“My Father is still working, and I also am working” (John 5:170). Francis not only encouraged his brothers to work; he preferred that they be