Flora Cantábrica

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His preaching to the birds
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9. One day he came to a village called Alviano to preach the word of God; Climbing to a high place so that everyone could see him, he asked them to remain silent. While everyone was silent and in a reverent attitude, many swallows that made their nests in those places chirped and made a lot of noise.
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12. And the cry of the birds was such that the blessed Francisco could not make himself heard by the people; He addressed them and said: “My swallow sisters, the time has come for me to speak; You have already talked enough until now. Hear the word of God and be silent and be still while I preach the word of God.
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15. And the swallows, to the astonishment and admiration of the audience, immediately fell silent and did not move from that place until the preaching was finished. Contemplating such a spectacle, the people, amazed, said to themselves: «Truly this man is a saint and friend of the Most High.» And with all devotion they rushed to even touch her dress, praising and blessing the Lord.
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