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"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." - Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi (Fr. E. Bouquerel 1855-1923)

Saint Francis in Meditation
Painted by Francisco de Zurbarán (1598-1664),
Oil on canvas © The National Gallery, London

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A Sam Scott poem:
4th October 2023

Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi
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Oh Saintly friend I feel your pain The world you left us, now Racked and strained As patron Of our Eden land Destruction here At human hand So Francis, From your lofty view Come teach us, Spirit Help us renew This blue jeweled orb That we call home I fear we cannot Do this alone So perfectly Your tender touch Shaped lives, helped people Created much You gave away Things you acquired Opposite of where Our hearts are mired If there is hope For nature's calm We need the touch Of Heaven's palm So hear our prayers As we pray yours To open wide Those pearly doors Cascading colour Once again May selfish humans From selves refrain

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/13/2023 4:23:00 AM

a stunning and inspirational poem. Yes, we can't 'do it alone. Your words remind us of the kindness of St. Francis of Assisi. I've found comfort in his words many times. Thanks for this beautiful creation. Am faving this one....blessings, Sara

Sam Scott
Date: 10/13/2023 4:26:00 AM