22 St. Francis of Assisi Prayers

Heavenly Father, we come before you today in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, seeking your protection for all your creatures, especially our beloved animals. Bless them with health and safety, and fill their lives with joy and love. Through the intercession of St. Francis, may we also learn to cherish Mother Earth and all her gifts, including our brothers wind and air, sister water, and brother fire. Grant us the wisdom to care for your creation so that we may be worthy of eternal life in your divine presence. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

O most holy beloved son of our Lord God, St. Francis of Assisi, you who had a special love for all God’s creatures, we humbly beseech you to intercede for our sick pets. With faith and hope, we ask for your powerful assistance in their time of need. May the divine master, in his infinite mercy, heal and restore them to full health, so they may continue to bring joy and happiness to our lives. May the peace and love of God Almighty, the holy father, be with us all, and may the grace of the holy spirit guide and protect us, now and forever. Amen.

Oh great and wonderful Lord, I come before you in faith, seeking comfort for my beloved pet, who is nearing the end of its earthly journey. St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, intercede for us and bring our plea to the Holy Queen. May my pet be cradled in the arms of Thy peace and find solace in the embrace of Sister Death, born to eternal life. Grant me the strength to bear this loss and to show love and compassion in the face of sadness. Amen.

Oh, St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, I come before you with a humble heart, seeking your intercession for the safe return of my lost dog. Through the grace of the Holy Cross and the divine master, I ask for your guidance to lead my beloved pet back to me.

As brother sun shines upon us and sister moon watches over the night, I place my trust in your loving embrace, dear St. Francis. May the eternal light of hope and faith guide my dog home, and may your merciful savior protect them from harm.

In the name of the Lord, I pray. Amen.

O Holy St. Francis of Assisi, patron of animals and all creation, I humbly ask for your intercession as my beloved dog undergoes surgery. May your eternal love and divine master guide the hands of the surgeons, and may your blessed sacrament bring healing and comfort to my faithful companion. Grant me the strength to bear sickness and sadness, and let me sow love and joy in the face of adversity. May my dog be born to eternal life, free from pain, and filled with hope and great consolation. Through your holy virtues, may we both find peace and solace in the supreme good of our Lord. Amen.

Oh, St. Francis of Assisi, lord of all creation, I humbly come before you seeking your intercession for the blessing of my beloved dog. As you loved all creatures, great and small, I ask for your protection and guidance over this faithful companion, who brings joy, hope, and unconditional love into my life.

Grant that I may follow your example of great humility and sow love and peace in my daily actions. May my mortal lips speak kindness and my heart be filled with compassion, mirroring our dear Lord’s love for all his creations.

In times of doubt and sadness, let the joy and faithfulness of my dog remind me of God’s unwavering love. Through your powerful intercession, St. Francis, may the bond between my dog and me strengthen and endure until we are both born to eternal life. Amen.

Dearest St. Francis, patron saint of animals, we humbly come before you with a fervent heart, asking for your intercession on behalf of our beloved dog, who is nearing the end of his earthly journey. We pray that you will wrap your loving arms around our dear pet, providing comfort and peace in his final moments. Watch over him as he crosses the Rainbow Bridge, and lead him into the warm embrace of our Heavenly Father. Grant us the strength to accept his passing with grace and faith, knowing that he will forever be in God’s tender care. Amen.

Dear Lord and St. Francis, our devoted advocate for all creatures, we come before you today with a grieving heart, mourning the loss of our cherished dog. We pray that you will welcome his innocent soul into your loving arms and grant him eternal peace in your heavenly kingdom. We ask for your comfort and healing as we navigate through this difficult time. Please help us find solace in the precious memories we shared and guide us to accept your divine will with faith and hope. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. Francis, patron saint of animals, I humbly ask for Your loving mercy and divine healing for my beloved unwell cat. In Your infinite wisdom, You created this precious creature to be my faithful companion, and I am grateful for the joy and comfort my cat brings me.

Lord, I ask You to restore my cat to total health so we may continue our journey together, praising Your name and basking in Your divine presence. Grant me the strength to care for my cat during this challenging time, and may Your healing touch be felt by both of us. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Lord, through the intercession of St. Francis, we lovingly ask for your divine protection upon all birds that fill the skies with their beautiful songs and vibrant colors. Bless them, Lord, and keep them safe from harm, so they may continue to grace our world with their presence. We thank you for the gift of these delightful creatures, which bring joy to our hearts and remind us of your wondrous creation. In your infinite wisdom and mercy, watch over them always, and may we, as St. Francis did, cherish and respect all living beings. Amen.

Almighty God, through the intercession of St. Francis, make me an instrument of your peace. In the midst of doubt, grant that I may sow love and understanding. Merciful Saviour, teach me to seek consolation in consoling others and to give pardon to those who have trespassed against me. As I face life’s challenges, Lord, let me find serenity in your divine love. Bless me with the grace to remain steadfast in my faith, and in my final moments, may I find solace in knowing that your eternal love embraces me. Amen.

Lord God, through the intercession of St. Francis, make me an instrument of Your peace so that in the face of poverty and hardship, I may sow love and hope. Grant me the grace to console the afflicted, and to seek not only my own comfort, but to serve and uplift those less fortunate. As St. Francis embraced the beauty of Your creation, may I too find strength and inspiration in the splendor of Your gifts. Let me be guided by Your divine wisdom so that I may be a true disciple of love and compassion. Amen.

Dearest St. Francis, patron of the sick and suffering, we humbly come before you in our time of need. With utmost faith, we ask for your powerful intercession on behalf of those who are unwell and enduring pain. May your compassionate heart touch them and bring healing, comfort, and strength.

Lord, bless them with your divine grace, and fill their hearts with hope and courage. We pray that through your intercession, they may experience the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father, and find solace in their time of distress. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

All Good Lord, through the intercession of St. Francis, we earnestly pray for our world’s homeless and displaced souls. Grant them comfort, protection, and hope in their time of suffering and despair. Bestow upon them the strength to persevere and the grace to find a place they can call home. Guide us, your faithful followers, to extend a helping hand and loving heart to those in need, so that we may all be united in your everlasting love. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Dearest St. Francis, humble servant and lover of God’s creation, I turn to you in my time of need. As a religious woman, I seek your intercession to bring hope, faith, and truth into my life and those around me. Help me embrace the self-forgetting spirit that you embodied, so that I may avoid the darkness of mortal sin and the pain of the second death.

Guide me to appreciate the great splendor of God’s creation, from the sun’s warm embrace to the beauty of colored flowers. Like you taught Brother Leo, teach me to understand the weather’s moods and see God’s presence in every aspect of life. Through your example, may I grow closer to our loving God, and be a beacon of light to all who need it. Amen.

Heavenly Father, I come before you with a humble heart and invoke the intercession of St. Francis, the patron of forgiveness and reconciliation. Through his example, grant me the strength and courage to forgive those who have hurt me, just as you have forgiven my sins.

Help me, Lord, to let go of bitterness and resentment and embrace the healing power of forgiveness. Fill my heart with compassion and love, so that I may be a true reflection of your divine mercy. May St. Francis guide me on this path, and may your grace be with me always. Amen.

Heavenly God, through the intercession of St. Francis, I humbly ask for peace, love, and harmony within my family. Make me an instrument of your peace, so that where there is hatred, let me sow love, and where there is doubt, faith. Grant pardon to those who have hurt us and help us to forgive. May we be consoled as to console and seek to understand one another. With your guidance, let our family be united in love, producing varied fruits of joy and compassion. Amen.

Dearest St. Francis, sir brother sun, we humbly ask for your intercession to protect the precious children in our lives. Let your light bring faith and truth to guide their steps, and keep them safe from harm. Surround them with angels and let no one living bring them harm. We trust in your loving care, especially for the little ones, and ask this in the name of our Lord, Amen.

Gentle St. Francis, you who cherished all of God’s creatures, we implore you to intercede on behalf of our friendships. Help us nurture them like the coloured flowers of the Earth and bring great splendour to our lives. May we always seek to understand and be understood as to understand, fostering a bond that reflects your love and compassion. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

Beloved St. Francis, we turn to you in times of strife and discord within our relationships. We ask for your guidance and healing touch, that we may mend the rifts between us and find unity once more. Teach us to communicate openly, forgive generously, and love unconditionally, following your example of selflessness and devotion. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

Wise St. Francis, we come before you seeking the gifts of wisdom and discernment. May your insights illuminate our minds and hearts, guiding us to make decisions aligned with the will of our Heavenly Father. Help us recognize the truth in the midst of confusion, and give us the courage to act upon it with faith and conviction. We ask this through Christ, our Lord, Amen.

St. Francis, you who faced great challenges and temptations with unwavering faith, we beseech you to grant us the strength to endure our own trials. Help us find courage and perseverance when the path becomes difficult, trusting in the Lord’s divine plan. As you endured your struggles, may we too emerge stronger and more devoted to our faith. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.