the feast of st. francis
A prayer to commemorate this day observing Saint Francis of Assisi. A model of authentic spirituality. A reformer, activist and spiritual mentor to thousands… still impacting our world hundreds of years after he left this world.
Now, wherever we are,
and in every place,
and at every hour,
throughout each time of each day,
may all of us honestly and humbly believe,
holding in our hearts
to love, honor,
adore, serve,
praise, bless,
glorify, exalt,
magnify, and give thanks
to the Most High and Eternal God,
Trinity and Unity.
Amen.
- St. Francis of Assisi
When I was first coming up in the faith, it was a delicate time, and certain famous Christ-followers encouraged me and kept me straight in ways that are so significant that they’ve stuck with me all those years. Mark Heard and Francis Schaeffer taught me how to live my faith without abandoning my brain, and moreso, Francis of Assisi taught me how to REALLY love God.