05 March 2014

A Prayer for the Season of Lent

Almighty, eternal, just, and merciful God,
grant us in our misery [the grace] to do for You alone
what we know You want us to do,
and always to desire what pleases You.

Thus, inwardly cleansed,
interiorly enlightened,
and inflamed by the fire of the Holy Spirit,
may we be able to follow in the footprints of Your beloved Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ.

And, by your grace alone,
may we make our way to You, Most High,
Who live and rule in perfect Trinity and simply Unity,
and are glorified God all-powerful
forever and ever. Amen.

- Saint Francis of Assisi

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