Around a thousand years later Francis turned the church world upside down by actually trying to obey Jesus' commands.  He has been written of thus:  "And Francis is special in another way...his era saw feudalism replaced by capitalism, the profit motive, and a wealthier and healthier society.  Not everybody can or should be a holy hermit.  Francis gave a resounding 'No!" to the preoccupation with getting rich, but without advancing any political agenda or urging people to license or irresponsibility.  Lenin, dying, is said to have spoken of Francis, and saying that his was the right way after all.  In our day, when we see Francis's picture in a birdbath, let's remember both the goodness of nature and creation, and how much better life is when we let go of our focus on wealth and status, and seek first the Kingdom of God.

And what has this to do with Ordinands and Training?  Could not the church do with more who are so dedicated to serving Jesus that they leave a mark on others for ever and indeed seek to extend the Kingdom by word and deed.  What about you? 
Have a word with your chaplain....