Freedom from the Self
Freedom for both Jesus and Francis was purely and simplyfreedom from the self which is precisely freedom for the world. This is so utterly different than our American notion of freedom.
.. Francis knew that Jesus was not at all interested in the usual “sin management” task that clergy love to think is their job. He saw that Jesus was neither surprised nor upset at what we usually call sin. Jesus was upset at human pain and suffering. What else do all the healing stories mean? They are half of the Gospel! Jesus did not focus on sin. Jesus went where the pain was.
.. We are not free at all until we are free from ourselves.