Two greetings of St. Francis of Assisi:
Good Morning, Good People!
Peace and all Good!
The Blessing of St. Francis of Assisi to Brother Leo:
The Lord bless you and keep you.
May He show His face to you and have mercy.
May He turn His countenance to you and give you peace.
The Lord bless you!
St. Francis Prayer in Praise of God Given to Brother Leo
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 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.
Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is Yours, all glory, all honor and all blessings. To You alone, Most High, do they belong, and no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your Name.
Praised be You, my Lord with all your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, Who is the day through whom You give us light. And he is beautiful and radiant with great s[plendour, Of You Most High, he bears the likeness.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, And fair and stormy, all weathers' moods, by which You cherish all that You have made.
Praised be You, my Lord through Sister Water, So useful, humble, precious and pure.
Praised be You, my Lord through Brother Fire, through whom You light the night and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You, my Lord through Sister, Mother Earth who sustains and governs us, producing varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.
Praise be with You, my Lord through those who grant pardon for love of You and bear sickness and trial. Blessed are those who endure in peace, By You Most High, they will be crowned.
Praised be You, my Lord through Sister Death, from whom no-one living can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Blessed are they She finds doing Your Will. No second death can do them harm. Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks, And serve Him with great humility.
St. Francis: Praising Mary the Mother of Jesus
Hail, holy Lady, most holy Queen, Mary, Mother of God, ever Virgin.
You were chosen by the Most High Father in heaven, consecrated by Him, with His most Holy Beloved Son and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.
On you descended and still remains all the fullness of grace and every good.
Hail, His Palace.
Hail, His Tabernacle.
Hail, His Robe.
Hail, His Handmaide.
Hail, His Mother.
Hail, all holy Virtues, who, by grace and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, are
poured into the hearts of the faithful so that from their faithless state, they may
be made faithful servants of
God through you.
Amen.
