St. Francis, Friar 1226

St. Francis' prayer before the crucifix

The following is said to be St. Francis’ prayer before the crucifix:

Most high, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart. Give me true faith, certain hope, and perfect charity, sense and knowledge, Lord, that I may carry out Your holy and true command. Amen.

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi ~ Prayer of St. Francis by Sarah McLaughlan

In All Things

IN ALL THINGS

It was easy to love God in all that
was beautiful.

The lessons of deeper knowledge, though, instructed me
to embrace God in all
things.

~St. Francis