St. Francis by Cyra R. Cancel |
Today is the feast of Saint Francis
and the words of his prayer are on my mind and in my heart...
This morning, Lord, I come to you with Brother Francis
and offer you my prayer, shaped by his...
Prayer of St Francis by Sebastian Temple
When politics tempt me to hate the other side,
when my envy delights in workplace intrigue,
when my thoughts walk the path of anger's edge:
teach me to love as you have loved me...
Where there is injury, pardon...
When words cut as sharp as knives,
when idle gossip tears apart,
when careless deeds wound deeply:
teach me to offer pardon and healing
as you have healed and pardoned me...
Where there is despair, hope...
Where there is darkness, light...
Lighten my heart with the gifts of your Spirit,
touch my heart's ache with the peace of your presence,
lift my heart's burdens and free me to share
the gift of your joy, the joy of your grace...
O Divine Master...
With Brother Francis I pray this morning:
Lord, make me a channel of your peace...
Amen.
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