Vocabulary Story 979 Saint Francis was Different

1 Vocabulary Story 979 Saint Francis was Different
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Prosperous clergy thought it propitious to wear rich apparel; trumpery
that menial country priests could not afford. They even went around
the altar in aseptic conditions.
So it seemed oddly quixotic that Saint Francis did menial tasks
and he was chastised when he cared for the sick when an eruption
of small pox broke out.
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2 Vocabulary Story 979 Saint Francis was Different
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Wealthy clergy thought it favorable to wear rich clothing; trashy stuff
that humble country priests could not afford. They even went around
the communion table in spotlessly clean conditions.
So it seemed oddly foolishly idealistic that Saint Francis did lowly tasks
and he was scolded when he cared for the sick when an outbreak
of small pox broke out.
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