Blessing of Saint Francis of Assisi
May the Lord Bless you and keep you.
May He show His face to you and have mercy on you.
May He look upon you with kindness and grant you His peace.
The Lord bless you.
Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, informally named as Francesco (1181/1182 – 3 October 1226), was an Italian Catholic friar, deacon and preacher. He founded the men's Order of Friars Minor, the women’s Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis and the Custody of the Holy Land. Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in history.
Saint Francis's Prayer Before the Crucifix
Most high, glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart and give me true Faith, certain Hope, and perfect Charity, Insight and Wisdom. Lord that I may carry out Your holy and true will.
An abbreviated history of St. Francis is available at the following EWTN web site:
http://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/F/stfrancisofassisi.asp