Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Origin of Saint Francis’ Peace Prayer
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
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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Build Peace in the Spirit of Francis
Peace is a gift from God. Human actions that cooperate with God’s grace activate peace in the world.
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Doorway to Awakening
The last line of St. Francis’ prayer presents us with one of the paradoxes of the spiritual journey.
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Maintain Your Peace
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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I’d Like to Say: It’s Time to Act Like St. Francis
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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A New Understanding of the Prayer of St. Francis
This author shows how you can use this well-known prayer as a guide to inner healing and loving yourself.
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