Peace Prayer
Origin of Saint Francis’ Peace Prayer
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 23, 2025
I keep seeing Saint Francis of Assisi credited as saying, “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.” I have looked in several places but cannot find where Saint Francis said this.
Mighty Peace Prayer
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 20, 2025
Francis of Assisi may not have written the words of the Peace Prayer attributed to him, but he certainly lived them.
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Doorway to Awakening
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
August 16, 2025
The last line of St. Francis’ prayer presents us with one of the paradoxes of the spiritual journey.
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God’s Ways, Not Ours
Pat McCloskey, OFM
June 14, 2025
Someone who constantly engages in “if only” thinking will never truly be at peace.
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Maintain Your Peace
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
May 14, 2025
Don’t be in such a hurry that you lose your inner peace. It’s bad for your physical and mental health.
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Sisters and Brothers in the Spirit
Brother David Steindl-Rast
October 25, 2024
Since we are truly one in heart, we should find a common expression of the Spirit who moves us.
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I’d Like to Say: It’s Time to Act Like St. Francis
Gregory Cellini, OSF
October 25, 2024
In our world of differing political opinions, this Franciscan brother asks you to consider what St. Francis would do to cultivate respect and understanding.
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