An inspiring prayer seeking to be an instrument of God's peace, attributed to the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.

2 min
Duration
1 day
Commitment
Beginner-Friendly
Level
St. Francis of Assisi
Patron Saint
Pray once daily, asking God to help you be an instrument of peace in the life of the person you're praying for.
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.
Invite a small group to pray this with you. Everyone gets the same prayer text, the same rhythm, the same intention.