Franciscan Prayers
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Devotion to Saint Francis of Assisi
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.
Now, in our day,
pray also for us, in our ministry to the many who come here searching for peace and intercede for us as we come before the Lord with our special requests.
[Mention your special intention.]
O blessed Saint of God, from your throne among the hosts of heaven
present our petitions before our faithful Lord.
May your prayers on our behalf be heard and may God grant us the grace to lead good and faithful lives.
Amen.
Saint Francis of Assisi,
Pray for us. Amen.
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Franciscan Crown Rosary
(The Rosary of Our Lady's Seven Joys)
Say the Rosary in this manner: Recite 1 Our Father, and 2 Hail Mary's.
Then for each of the Seven Decades, recite the Mystery,
1 Our Father and 10 Hail Mary's, followed by the Glory Be....
At the end of the Seventh Decade, 2 more Hail Mary's are said.
The Seven Mysteries are the Seven Joys of Our Lady:
1) the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary at Nazareth.
2) the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Elizabeth.
3) the Birth of Jesus Christ in the grotto of Bethlehem.
4) the Adoration of the Child Jesus by the Three Holy Magi
5) the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple by the Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph
6) the Resurrection of Our Lord on Easter Morning
7) the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven.
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Prayer of St. Clare
Place your mind before the mirror of eternity!
Place your soul in the brilliance of glory!
Place your heart in the figure of divine substance!
And transform your entire being into the image of the
Godhead itself through contemplation.
Most high, glorious God,
enlighten the darkness of my heart, and give me Lord,
a correct faith,
a certain hope,
a perfect charity, sense and knowledge,
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Saint Francis’ Blessing to Brother Leo
The Lord bless you and keep you;
May He show His face to you and have mercy.
May He turn His countenance to you and give you peace.
The Lord bless you, Brother Leo.
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Saint Francis' Canticle of All Creatures
Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord,
All praise is Yours, all glory, all honour and all blessings.
To you alone, Most High, do they belong,
and no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name.
Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour,
Of You Most High, he bears the likeness.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air,
And fair and stormy, all weather's moods,
by which You cherish all that You have made.
Praised be You my Lord through Sister Water,
So useful, humble, precious and pure.
Praised be You my Lord through Brother Fire,
through whom You light the night
and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You my Lord through our Sister,
Mother Earth who sustains and governs us,
producing varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.
Praise be You my Lord through those who grant pardon
for love of You and bear sickness and trial.
Blessed are those who endure in peace,
By You Most High, they will be crowned.
Praised be You, my Lord through Sister Death,
from whom no-one living can escape.
Woe to those who die in mortal sin!
Blessed are they She finds doing Your Will.
No second death can do them harm.
Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks,
And serve Him with great humility.
Heavenly Father,
You gave Your servant Francis
great love for each of Your creatures.
Teach us to see Your design in all of creation.
We ask this in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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Saint Francis' Meditation Prayer
Saint Francis' Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament
We adore You,
O Lord Jesus Christ,
in this Church and all the Churches of the world,
and we bless You,
because,
by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world. Amen.
Saint Francis' Prayer Before the Crucifix
Most High, glorious God,
enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me
true faith, certain hope, and perfect charity,
sense and knowledge, Lord, that I may carry out
Your holy and true command. Amen.