Saint Francis Prayer
From the Great Spiritual Teachers Series
Prayer of the Day
Our Father who art in heaven, it does little good to pray with the words you have taught us, if we do not love and sacrifice for those whom you love and for whom your Son sacrificed everything. "A friend of Christ loves the souls that Christ loves."
It profits us little, and others not at all unless our lives speak more loudly than our words. Now as the day ends and sleep approaches, remind me that without love, faith and hope are empty, as are these words I pray.
Bless and keep all your children, especially those most in need of your love. Make your face to shine upon us all, and be gracious to us. Look kindly upon us, grant us a quiet night and lasting peace.
Amen.
Taken from the book:
Peace of Heart Francis of Assisi
Great Spiritual Teachers
John Kirvan (editor)
Caroline Myss (Forward)
ISBN 9781594711558
ASIN B005JC5AO0
Note: Every so often I post a prayer I use as part of my daily prayers. I started praying this one several months ago, when I first encountered it in the book.
Relates posts and links:
Books in the Great Spiritual Teachers Series:
Abide in love: the Gospel spirituality of John the Evangelist – John Kirvan
Fear Not the Night - John of the Cross and John Kirvan
God Awaits You Based on the Classic Spirituality of Meister - Richard Chilson
Grace Through Simplicity - Evelyn Underhill and John Kirvan
Let There Be Light - Hildegard of Bingen and John Kirvan
Living in the Presence of God - Brother Lawrence and John Kirvan
Love Without Measure - Mother Teresa and John Kirvan
Peace of Heart - Saint Francis of Assisi and John Kirvan
Rejoice in the Lord - Augustine of Hippo and Trenton Mattingly
Set Aside Every Fear - Catherine of Siena and John Kirvan
That you may have life: let the mystics be your guide for Lent - John Kirvan
True Serenity - Thomas a Kempis and John Kirvan
We Are Beloved - Thea Bowman and Karianna Frey MS
Where Only Love Can Go - The Cloud of Unknowing and John Kirvan
You Shall Not Want: The Psalms - Richard Chilson
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