Diane M. Houdek

“Are you greater than our father Abraham?” (John 8:53). Francis wanted to make sure that his brothers understood that any glory they might experience always reflected

“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

“Martha said to him, ‘I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I am the

“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,