Crusaders of the Immaculate Heart
Saint Francis of Assissi Group
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St. Francis of Assisi, Feast October 4
Lord Jesus Christ, Who, when the world was growing cold, didst renew in the flesh of blessed Francis the sacred marks of Thy Passion in order to inflame our hearts with the…
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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI'S PRAYER FOR PEACE
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI'S PRAYER FOR PEACE (Feast of the Stigmata, September 17)Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. That where there is hatred I may bring love, That…
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HAIL, O LADY
HAIL, O LADYMary, holy Mother of God:you are the Virgin made Churchand the one chosen by themost holy Father in heavenwhom He consecratedwith His most holy beloved Sonand…
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The Exhortation to the Praises of God
The Exhortation to the Praises of GodLet the whole of humanity tremble,the whole world shake and the heavens exult whenOur Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living Godis present on the altar in the hands of a priest!O admirable heights and sublime lowliness!O sublime humility! O humble…
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PRAYER BEFORE A CRUCIFIX St. ~ Francis of Assisi
PRAYER BEFORE A CRUCIFIXSt. Francis of Assisi+We adore you,Lord Jesus Christ,here and in all yourchurches in the whole world,and we bless you,because by your holy crossyou…
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Saint Francis' Prayer To God The Father
Saint Francis' Prayer To God The FatherOur Father Followed by:Praise To God You are the Holy Lord and the only God who does marvelous things.You are strong.You are…
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The Canticle of the Sun ~ Saint Francis of Assisi
THE CANTICLE OF THE SUNSaint Francis of Assisi (Feast, October 4)Most high, all powerful, good Lord, to You be praise, glory and honor and all blessing.To You alone, Most…
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The Blessing of St. Francis
The Blessing of St. FrancisMay the Lord bless youand keep you;may the Lord show his face to youand have compassion on you!May he turn his face to youand give you peace!Amen.
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The prophecy of St. Francis
The prophecy of St. Francis Shortly before he died, St. Francis of Assisi called together his followers and warned them of the coming troubles, saying: 1. The time is fast approaching in which there will be great trials and afflictions; perplexities and dissensions, both spiritual and temporal,…
Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, has been called “the most beautiful image of Jesus that has ever been in the Catholic Church.” He built the first Christmas crib in 1223. His great devotion was to the sorrows of Jesus. Jesus put the imprint of His wounded hands and feet and side upon Saint Francis’ body in the year. 1224. Saint Francis died in 1226 when he was only forty-four years old.