Francis of Assisi was about to leave this world. The disciples crowded around him to say goodbye and receive parting words.
A person's last words are always more significant than anything he said before. Therefore, the disciples were waiting for these words from the Master. But what they heard was so unexpected!
Saint Francis ordered his donkey to be brought and addressed him:
- My brother, donkey. I owe you an enormous debt. You transported me from place to place, never getting angry with me or complaining about your hard lot. Before leaving this world, I would like to receive forgiveness from you: forgive me, I did you so little good.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru