Oh Saint Francis, you who embraced evangelical poverty and lived in deep communion with God and all creation, we turn to you with trust and devotion.
First day:
Topic: The conversion of Saint Francis
Prayer:O Saint Francis, you who experienced a profound conversion and embraced evangelical poverty, help us to turn away from sin and draw closer to God. Challenge our hearts so that we may respond to the Lord's call with generosity and love. Saint Francis, pray for us. Amen.
Second day:
Theme: Love for all creation
Prayer:St Francis, your love for all creation was manifest. Help us to respect and protect the environment, to recognise the beauty of every creature as a reflection of God's love. Saint Francis, pray for us. Amen.
Third day:
Theme: Simplicity of life
Prayer:Saint Francis, you lived in simplicity and poverty, finding true joy in the Gospel. Help us to simplify our lives, to detach ourselves from material possessions and to seek true richness in God's grace. Saint Francis, pray for us. Amen.
Fourth day:
Topic: Love for the poor
Prayer:Saint Francis, you have loved the poor and marginalised, recognising them as brothers and sisters in Christ. Help us to open our hearts to those in need, to serve them generously and to share Christ's love with them. Saint Francis, pray for us. Amen.
Fifth day:
Topic: Prayer and intimacy with God
Prayer:Saint Francis, your life of deep prayer led you to a unique intimacy with God. Help us to deepen our relationship with the Lord through prayer, to listen to his voice and to follow his will with confidence. Saint Francis, pray for us. Amen.
Sixth day:
Theme: Brotherly love
Prayer:Saint Francis, you preached brotherhood and mutual love among your brothers and sisters. Help us to live in harmony with others, to forgive those who have offended us and to spread love and peace wherever we go. Saint Francis, pray for us. Amen.
Day Seven:
Theme: The Cross and Suffering
Prayer:Saint Francis, you embraced the cross and suffering with courage and humility. Help us to accept our daily crosses with faith, to offer them to God and to find strength and consolation in the grace of Christ. Saint Francis, pray for us. Amen.
Eighth day:
Theme: Reconciliation and peace
Prayer:Saint Francis, you have been an artisan of peace and reconciliation. Help us to work for justice and peace, to reconcile divided hearts and to be ambassadors of God's love in the world. Saint Francis, pray for us. Amen.
Ninth day:
Topic: The spiritual legacy of Saint Francis
Prayer:Saint Francis, your spiritual legacy continues to inspire millions of people around the world. Intercede for us with God, that we may follow your example of holiness, devotion and love for God and neighbour. Saint Francis, pray for us. Amen.
