The Prayer of Saint Francis, also known as the Prayer of Peace, beautifully encapsulates the essence of selflessness. Its devotional wisdom outlines the core tenets of a spiritual life, reflecting the purpose of living in harmony with the Divine. This well-known prayer’s timeless significance cannot be overstated; it serves as a compass when we feel lost or led astray.
Saint Francis of Assisi was a towering spiritual figure, described by Meher Baba as a perfect master. His life of profound service, compassion, and humility offers an inspiring example for us all, embodying the spirit of this prayer.
Below is my first attempt at an Eli-AI collaboration image, honoring Saint Francis as the patron saint of the animals he so lovingly cared for. Underneath that are his blessed words. May we all strive to become ever-greater instruments of light, love, and peace on earth.
The Prayer of Saint Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen.
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To learn more about this magnificent soul:
- Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings translated by Jon M. Sweeney
- Saint Francis by Nikos Kazantzakis
- There’s a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem by Wayne M. Dyer
- The Saints that Moved the World by Rene Fulop-Miller