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His lifestyle began to attract many, who also wanted to accompany him and help him in his work. Then, the idea of forming a religious brotherhood took shape until, in 1210, Francis with a group of friends traveled to Rome with the manuscript of the future rule in hand, seeking papal approval for the brotherhood.
The Pope, assisted by grace, gave his approval. The spirit of the approved rule revolved around poverty, the experience of which would be the foundation of the new order.
Poverty had to be assumed with love and expressed in the way of dressing, the utensils used and, mainly, in the actions. To the surprise of the disbelievers, Francisco’s brothers never looked sad, quite the opposite: they reflected joy and contentment.
“I know Christ poor and crucified, and that is enough for me” (Saint Francis of Assisi)
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