St. Francis of Assisi was a Man of Prayer

St. Francis of Assisi has been an important voice in my spiritual formation. My husband and I were privileged to spend a week in Assisi in the Umbria region of central Italy in 2023, and these photos are from that trip. Today’s prayer in praise of God was given to Brother Leo, Francesca’s close friend and confidant. I am delighted to share it today with you, Listening on the Journey … reader.

This statue depicting a prayerful Francis is located on the grounds of San Damiano Monastery in Assisi, Italy.

St. Francis of Assisi's prayer in praise of God to Leo (his close friend, ministry partner, and confidant) * 

You are holy, Lord, the only God,
and Your deeds are wonderful.
You are strong.
You are great.
You are the Most High.
You are Almighty.
You, Holy Father are King of heaven and earth.
You are Three and One, Lord God, all Good.
You are Good, all Good, supreme Good,
Lord God, living and true.
You are love. You are wisdom.
You are humility. You are endurance.
You are rest. You are peace.
You are joy and gladness.
You are justice and moderation.
You are all our riches, and You suffice for us.
You are beauty.
You are gentleness.
You are our protector.
You are our guardian and defender.
You are our courage. You are our haven and our hope.
You are our faith, our great consolation.
You are our eternal life, Great and Wonderful Lord,
God Almighty, Merciful Saviour.

Amen

Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. – Attributed to St. Francis of Assisi although many question its authenticity

*From Faith and Worship website; https://www.faithandworship.com/prayers

Blessings on your journey, 

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