Saint Francis And The Sow …

The bud stands for all things, even for those things that don't flower, for everything flowers, from within, of self-blessing; though sometimes it is necessary to reteach a thing its loveliness, to put a hand on its brow of the flower and retell it in words and in touch it is lovely until it flowers…

Wild Forces …

There are beautiful wild forces within us. Let them turn the mills inside and fill sacks that feed even heaven. -- St. Francis of Assisi   Love is the perfect stillness and the greatest excitement, and most profound act, and the word almost as complete as His name. -- Rabia of Basra

Reveal to Us Your Sublime Beauty …

Dear God, please reveal to us your sublime beauty that is everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, so that we will never again feel frightened. My divine love, my love, please let us touch your face. Amen -- St. Francis of Assisi

Prayers of Saint Francis …

BLESSING … May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord show his face to you and have compassion on you! May he turn his face to you and give you peace! Amen. PRAYER OF ADORATION … We adore You, O most holy Lord Jesus Christ, here and in all Your churches all…

Lord, Make Us to Walk in your Way …

Lord, make us to walk in your way: Where there is love and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance; where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor annoyance; where there is poverty and joy, there is neither greed nor avarice; where there is peace and contemplation, there is neither care nor…