BROTHER FIRE | Saint Francis of Assisi | EP. 10 - Brother Ginepro's kitchen | Christian cartoons

St. Francis of Assisi presents... Brother Jeanette Breaux's Kitchen This time we have to kill that wolf, because if we don't, sooner or later that wolf is going to kill one of us. Where are they going? I don't know, Brother Francis. I have no idea. Do you think we should ask? They seem to be armed. Maybe a war has broken out while we were away. It's hard to believe that something like that could happen and we wouldn't hear of it. Yeah. Brother Francis, God bless you. Peace and goodwill. Peace and goodwill to you, Brother. Where are you going with all those weapons? Is there a war we don't know about? We're not at war, Brother Francis. But there is a wolf. He's been threatening us, so we have to kill him. He threatens you? What has he done? What makes you think you really need to kill him? Well, for one thing, he's killing off all of our livestock. Look what he's done. He did that last night. I don't have any sheep, but at night my wife and my daughters tremble in fear. What are we standing around for? Let's go get him. One moment. I think this is getting out of hand. Aren't you ashamed of being afraid of a wolf? It is the devil that you should fear. Certainly not an innocent creature of God like you and me. How would you feel in our place, Brother Francis? It's easy for you to excuse the wolf because you haven't seen it murder. I just know that we are all children of God. Does that mean that you believe that we don't have the right to kill the wolf? Of course you shouldn't kill him, Brother. Instead, we need to go talk to him, explain the situation, and see what the wolf intends. Francisco, with all due respect, I think that you might be crazy. Just how do you expect to talk with a wolf? Do you walk right up to him and say hello? I shall talk to the wolf exactly the same way I'm talking to you right now, my brother. Maybe you'd like us to invite the wolf over for tea and cakes. When will you do this? Tomorrow? No, Brother. I'll do this right now, because I don't want to see any of you getting hurt. Are you sure about this, Brother Francis? I've heard of this demon of Gubbio. For three winters now, this wolf has been terrorizing the people of this city. There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Wait up! What is it? If I'm not mistaken, he lives in that cave, Brother Francis. Very good. Let's go. Maybe we should just leave it alone, Brother Francis. Yes, I understand. So will you all wait here? I'm going to have a nice talk with Brother Wolf. Huh? Come, if you can hear my words, Brother Wolf. On behalf of our Lord, I ask that you stop hurting these people. You have offended the word of the Lord, Brother Wolf, but now you must repent. The time has come to ask for his forgiveness. Come with me to Gubbio, and promise me that from now on you will be a good wolf. Thank you. Come on. Francis is truly a saint. Here's the demon of Gubbio that has been terrorizing you. Brother Wolf, these people should be your friends. Now you must promise them that you will be good and never hurt them again. The wolf came of his own will. I've never seen anything like it. People of Gubbio, this wolf, our brother, has come here before you to ask for forgiveness for all of his past mistakes. So from this moment onwards, I hope that each and every one of you will help feed and care for him, as if he were part of your family. Does that sound good to you, Brother Wolf? Whoever heard of forgiving a wolf? He's like a big dog. How do we know he can be trusted? Oh, he's just like a dog. So cute, isn't he? Thank you. I still don't understand why you brought me here, and why you are so eager to show me your livestock, my brother. These animals are the finest in all of Gubbio. We're thankful you saved us from that terrible wolf. But you good people owe me nothing, absolutely nothing. Brother Francis, you teach us that we must always give glory to God. And so, I thought that tonight, with all this bounty you've earned, that you and all of us friars could have a feast and glorify our Lord with a sumptuous dinner. We glorify the Lord when we do penance, Brother Ginepro, not by gleefully stuffing our faces. Yes, I know. Of course, you're right. I will prepare a marvelous banquet intended only for the poor, Brother Francis. The poor have suffered enough. Are you rejecting our gifts, Brother Francis? No, I accept your gift. But Brother Ginepro will bring them to the walls of Assisi, where there are starving people. They will eat well tonight. Come out, people. Come out and enjoy the Lord's bounty. It's the friars. Hurry, it's the friars. They brought us something to eat. Out of my way. There's no need to be pushy. There's enough here for everyone. Please relax and wait your turn. All right. First, we've brought this fine chicken for Maria. Here you are. Thank you. You're welcome. How exciting. That's such a lovely bird. Don't you agree, Julia? And this one is for Antonia. And yes, it's a little smaller. And this little pig is for Giovanna. For you. In this chapel, we have begun to live too comfortably. For example, we eat hot soup every day, and we sometimes forget to consider the children, the farmers, the citizens, and the holy bishop. All this worries me, because from time to time, I see demons from the underworld, out there. They carefully hide themselves in our forest, hoping to steal our souls. Look, there's one over there. They believe it would be a victory for the devil to take over one of our souls, and it would be only a... Ah! Oh, my Lord! Don't forsake us! How can I send you all out to preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus, when you're all still sinners? You're all unworthy! Yes, I hear what you're saying. I think perhaps Brother Justin's halo has been getting a little rusty lately. You speak to me like I'm some kind of demon. You speak of good Brother Justin? Why, you're not even fit to wear his robe! It would probably fit me fine, if it were a little bit longer. Our simple robes are only a symbol of how we're supposed to live like Jesus, my brothers. We can never wear the expensive tunics of the clergy, because only these threadbare robes, made of sackcloth, are worthy to be worn. They are signs of our humility. We are married to lady poverty, and the world will continue and thrive because we understand that we are here for its salvation. Now go, in the name of Jesus! Get out of here, you crazy monks! And if I see you around here again, I'll hurt you! Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. And blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Praise Jesus Christ, who is God! And Jesus also said, Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely. For my sake, rejoice then, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. Peace and goodwill, brother. They are lovely birds, and they also seem very peaceful. Could you please tell me where you found them? You mean you don't know? I caught them in the forest, friar, and with no small effort. It took me three full days to find and capture them. And where are you bringing them now, brother? To Siena. I will be selling them in the market. I hope you realize that many people will buy them and then kill these innocent creatures. Would you be so kind as to lead me to where you found these lovely children of God? Finished. Now thanks to you, they will live free and happy in the eternal grace of God. They're so delicious to eat when they're ripe. What? The grapes. But they are not ours, brother Massius. We can't just take them. What is this place? I've never seen a city this big in all my life. The city of Florence. From here we will walk to Pisa. From there we'll take a boat and we'll come to Provence, nestled on the coast of France. Silks for sale! Fine silks at fine prices! There are so many steps. Stop complaining. There are many more steps to get to heaven. Surely you must have eaten before since you are not accepting this bounty of God. You're going to France? Do you have enough money? Because it's a very long journey, you know. Brother Francis, if you don't mind, please tell Father Gaetano all about your many journeys for the Lord. Yes, please. I would very much like to hear of them. Please tell him your story, brother Francis. When I was a young boy, my greatest wish was to become a knight. After I'm through with you, you'll be a dead archangel. Now submit! You win! I went to fight against Perugia. We lost and I was imprisoned for a year. I became ill, but in prison I began to read the Gospel and understood the immense love of Christ. It changed my life. I propose that the first dance of our ball goes to our finest dancer, Francis Giovanni. I dreamt only of the glory of battle. But one day I dreamt of a leper who I had helped, and he became the Holy Visage of Christ. It was then I understood that he wanted me to help my fellow man. And was your father happy about this, Francis? Did he support you? My father had a very different type of life and career envisioned for me. Oh, no, no! That's enough. Now go! You have gotten all from me that you have requested. My father imprisoned me, but my mother released me. Thanks for giving me back my life. I joined a community of lepers in order to help them. Our disease lives in the air around us and enters through the mouth. It's very contagious. You may want to leave. And that is how you came to build your chapel? And what happened after that? Do continue. In truth, I must admit I don't have much to add. Oh, Francis, thousands of men follow you just because you help some lepers. It is Jesus that guides them. I am confident of that, but there must be something else, Brother Francis. Please go on. I decided I needed to live as Jesus himself did. He lived as a pauper, and so do I. Rebuild my... You must rebuild my church, my son, and never rest. That is your calling. So I went to the Porzincula and began the task of repairing it. And with the Lord's help, my brotherhood grew, and the Pope came to recognize my order. Here is the plea from Sister Clara of Assisi. Theirs is a sacred wish that I am happy to grant. Here is my blessing. And I will pray for you, Brother Francis. I hereby declare you to be my emissary. May the Lord have mercy upon your soul. So now, please tell Father Gaetano how long it's been since your brother Massius and you haven't eaten, and how much money you will need in order to journey to France. We have no money at all, and for penance we have not eaten in two days. And we plan on not eating for another three, Father. But Lord Cardinal, their penance is too excessive. It may seem excessive to you and me, but these two brothers choose to live as role models to remind us that when Christ was on the cross, he didn't enjoy the foods at a banquet what a Roman soldier was serving. He just died. We must apologize. We are not accustomed to eating so much. It is certainly not our intention to offend you. The reason why I called you here, Brother Francis, is because I wanted to know where you have sent your friars. I have sent them to Dalmatia, to Spain, and to Greece. And it seems that you, however, wish to travel to France. Isn't that right? Yes, Your Eminence, for the glory of Jesus Christ crucified. And I believe I am right when I say you have not considered the fact that if at some point your brothers need you, they won't be able to find you once you have traveled so far. I will place all my trust in the Lord and the Blessed Virgin also. What do you think would happen, Francis, if you found yourself in need of help or if the Pope was suddenly to summon you? But who could ever need me? I am the most unworthy of the friars of Assisi. Yes. We will send another brother to France instead. Return to your chapel and stay there as an obedient servant of your brothers and the Church. Very well. But when you decide to go to the Holy Land, then will you let me travel? All right, Francis. When that time comes, you will have my permission. What can I do for you boys? We came here on foot from Corona. We are very tired and very hungry. I'm sorry, but we have no room for you here tonight, though I wish we did. Please, brother, help. We have nowhere else to go. And we've come here to become friars with Brother Francis. I'm afraid all that will have to wait till tomorrow. What are you doing, Brother Isidore? These men are your brothers. I'm sure you wish to help them. I thought it more appropriate to deal with them tomorrow when we're all more rested. No, Isidore. You can't deny our brothers the shelter of our house. I want you to go light a fire and provide some food for these poor boys. They deserve nothing less. What's your name, brother? I'm called Francis. Brother Francis, St. Francis, you're the reason we all came here. I'm not a saint, brother. I am only Friar Francis. And you? What's your name, child? My name is Miguel. I think you meant to say Friar Miguel. Friar Miguel? Yes, Friar Miguel. And you must start serving the Lord by first serving your neighbor.