PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Glorious Saint Francis,

Saint of simplicity, of love, and of joy,

in heaven you contemplate the infinite perfections of God.

Cast upon us your gaze full of kindness.

Aid us in our spiritual and bodily needs.

Pray to our Father and Creator that He grant us the graces we ask through your intercession,

you who were always such a friend of His.

And inflame our hearts with an ever greater love for God and for our brothers and sisters, especially the most needy.

Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us.

Amen.