“[T]he ‘when necessary use words’ statement does not appear in any documents ‘prior to the 16th century,’ long after Francis’ death in 1226.” CPost
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
St. Francis Never Said 'Preach the Gospel and When Necessary Use Words,' Catholic Scholars Say
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