The Prayer of St. Francis
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
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Stamps: Beautiful Conch (Technique Junkies), Peace (ret. SU)
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BEAUTIFUL...both the card and the prayer!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteLove this prayer, and so beautiful, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image and sentiment is these difficult times
ReplyDeleteHugs Christine
Such a lovely and serene card, Bonnie!! Growing up in LaCrosse WI, St Francis's prayer was on the radio every weekday at noon. I knew and loved this one from a very young age and still say it occasionally. Thanks for the reminder of its beauty!!
ReplyDeleteAmen to that prayer, and a gorgeous card too. May you know the peace that passes understanding.
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Blessings
Maxine
A Wonderful card, love the etherial look of it. The prayer is very emotive Bonnie, thank you.
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Faith x
Beautiful card and beautiful prayer. We definitely need it in these days. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou've colored this shell so beautifully, Bonnie.
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Gorgeous card and a perfect sentiment for these days and times.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lynn
This large conch shell is coloured so prettily Bonnie, and the words are beautiful. x
ReplyDeleteLovely prayer...and WOW, what a shell! That thing is amazing....beautifully done! SO serene and calming. I can hear the seagulls now!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and lovely scripture. Peace is greatly needed at this time.
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and so very pretty and so peaceful x.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and beautiful prayer - such a perfect one for the troubled times your country is going through. I love the shell and your beautiful colouring.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card and a beautiful prayer. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful conch, and I can FEEL the peace in your prayer, image and beautiful card, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and beautiful prayer, Bonnie! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bonnie for the beautiful St Francis prayer. Filled with love and hope for these difficult times. May the peaceful demonstrators be safe and heard. Sending you lots of Love and Hugs, my dear friend. Nancy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful... your card and your prayer. Thank you for this... hugs my friend
ReplyDeleteBonnie - this is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe prayer is beautiful as well.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Sandy xx
Such a beautiful tranquil scene you've created here Bonnie and thank you too for the comfort of that prayer. There is always hope. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteDo we ever need this. I actually cried today over something on the news.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful prayer and your card shows how much we need peace right now.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is so realistic, Bonnie. We all need to be praying for peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the beautiful card and prayer, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteYour soft coloring makes me feel peaceful and tranquil.
Hideko xx
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThere is a hymn at my church that is very similar to this quote...just a few words added to fit the musical score. It is a favourite hymn of mine.
NICE! ...a beautiful serene concha shell, softly coloured definitely giving the peaceful allure to this beautiful prayer, thank you!
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