Jesus addresses Nathanael, a pious Israelite in whom there is no falsehood and committed to the profession of faith, who will see greater things than those already contemplated.

In the light of the Gospel episode, comparing the Franciscan Sources, we discover interesting passages.

Captivated by the newness of the Spirit, Francis changes his life and becomes a sign of contradiction for a world that had no desire to depart from the commonplace, from the path of traditions.

His free heart faces every contempt, in order to be loyal to Christ and his Gospel.

"Francis, the illiterate, the friend of simplicity, with an incomparably sincere and noble heart [...] how much this name of Francis befits him, to him who had a frank and noble heart more than any other" (FF 529).

Embracing his new state of life, one day, to the brigands who attacked him asking who he was, in sincerity, he replied:

«I am the herald of the great King; does that interest you?» (FF 346).

He can be considered 'an Israelite' in whom no falsehood dwells!

«You will see greater things than these!»  (Jn 1:50)

Proper Feria of January 5  (Jn 1:43-51)