2 Prayers of Francis

Prayer Before the Crucifix

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,

so that I may carry out Your bold and true command.

-St. Francis of Assissi

An Untitled Prayer

Almighty, eternal and merciful God,

grant us in our misery [the graceJ

to do for You alone

what we know You want us to do,

and always

to desire what pleases You.

Thus,

inwardly cleansed,

interiorly enlightened,

and inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit,

may we be able to follow

in the footsteps of Your beloved Son,

our Lord Jesus Christ.

And,

by Your grace alone,

may we make our way to You,

Most High,

Who live and rule

in perfect Trinity and simple Unity,

and are glorified

God all-powerful

forever and ever.

Amen.

-St. Francis of Assissi