The Prayer of St Francis

The Prayer of Saint Francis, also known as the "Peace Prayer," is a beloved Christian prayer that asks for divine guidance in fostering peace and understanding. It emphasizes selflessness and compassion, urging individuals to bring love, pardon, faith, and hope to situations where there is hatred, injury, doubt, and despair.

The prayer's core message is about actively seeking to be an instrument of peace, rather than passively waiting for peace to be bestowed. It highlights the nature of spiritual growth, showing that by giving, we receive, and by self-sacrifice, we gain eternal life.