Peace Prayer
Three Minutes with God: Finding Peace
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
October 20, 2023
The greatest mistake we humans often make is to become upset and lose our peace.
Saint Francis Novena | Day Nine: Consolation
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 3, 2023
Francis of Assisi was no Pollyanna. He saw sin for what it is, but he never doubted God’s love and mercy.
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A Look at the Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Jack Wintz, OFM
September 23, 2023
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis is a deep well of spiritual wisdom. We are wise to visit this well often.
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Prayer Transforms Us
Bishop Robert F. Morneau
August 18, 2023
Praying is about seeing, hearing, serving; it’s about abiding in God’s loving and merciful presence. But certain conditions are essential to prayerfulness.
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The Peaceful Spirit of St. Francis
Murray Bodo, OFM
January 11, 2023
In his writings and in the early biographies of St. Francis, he emerges as a person formed and informed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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A Call for Kindness
Christopher Heffron
January 20, 2021
May this prayer soothe our hearts and quiet our minds on this day.
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Origin of Saint Francis’ Peace Prayer
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 25, 2020
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.
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