Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen.
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oerfect, timely, powerful
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December 18, 2012
I’m glad.
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Thank you! I’ll be humming that hymn for the rest of the night (that is a good thing).
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December 18, 2012
You’re most welcome.
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my favorite saint and one of mt favorite prayers.
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December 18, 2012
It is so beautiful and meaningful, I think.
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That is my all-time favorite prayer. If only we could all live out its words.
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December 18, 2012
Wouldn’t that be amazing?
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This is one of my most favorite prayers. So beautiful and we need to try harder to live it.
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December 19, 2012
I agree!
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I have always loved the prayer of St. Francis. He was instrumental in starting the first Christmas carol and spreading the message of peace. Thanks for sharing!!
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December 19, 2012
You’re welcome!
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