Common Franciscan Prayers
Peace Prayer
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
The Canticle of the Creatures
Most High, all powerful, good Lord,
To You alone, Most High, do they belong,
Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures,
Praise be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind,
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Mother Earth,
Praised be You, my Lord,
Blessed are those who endure in peace
Praised be You, my Lord,
Woe to those who die in mortal sin.
Praise and bless my Lord,
Blessing of Saint Francis to Brother Leo
May the Lord bless you
Prayer Inspired by the Lord's Prayer
OUR FATHER most holy,
WHO ART IN HEAVEN
HALLOWED BE THY NAME,
THY KINGDOM COME,
THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT 15 IN HEAVEN,
GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD,
AND FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES,
AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US,
AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION,
BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL,
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Prayer at the Foot of the Crucifix
Most high, glorious God,
Prayer Praising Mary, the Mother of God
Hail, holy Lady, most holy Queen, Mary, Mother of God, ever Virgin. You were chosen by the Most High Father in heaven, consecrated by Him, with His most Holy Beloved Son and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter. On you descended and still remains, all the fullness of grace and every good. Hail, His Palace. Hail His Tabernacle. Hail His Robe. Hail His Handmaid. Hail, His Mother. And Hail, all holy Virtues, who, by grace and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, are poured into the hearts of the faithful so that from their faithless state, they may be made faithful servants of God through you.
The Blessing of St. Francis of Assisi to Brother Leo
The Lord bless you and keep you.
What you hold, may you always hold.
Prayer in Praise of God
You are holy, Lord, the only God, and your deeds are wonderful.
Novena to St. Francis of Assisi OPENING PRAYER Leader: Heavenly Father, you have given us the saints to be our models, patrons and friends. Today, we turn to Saint Francis of Assisi and, as you helped him reflect the image of Christ in all his words and actions, we ask that his example will inspire us to grow in holiness as we imitate his humility and joyful love . Amen. All: O Beloved Saint Francis, gentle and poor, your obedience to God, and your simple deep love for all God's creatures led you to the heights of heavenly perfection and turned many hearts to follow God's will. O Blessed Saint of God, from your throne among the hosts of heaven, present our petitions before our faithful Lord ... (your special intentions here). And may your prayers on our behalf be heard and may God grant us the grace to lead good and faithful lives. Amen. LITANY of St. FRANCIS of ASSISI
Lord have mercy,
Lord have mercy.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us O Lord.
Let us pray: O Lord, Jesus Christ, who, when the world was growing cold, did in order to renew in our hearts the flame of love, imprint the sacred marks of your Passion on the body of our Blessed St. Francis, mercifully grant, that by his merits and prayers we may persevere in bearing the cross, and bring forth worthy fruit of penance, through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns world without end. Amen. Our Father ... Hail Mary... Glory Be ... |