Prayer 1

Heavenly Father,
you have given us the saints to be our models, patrons and friends. Today we turn to St Francis of Assisi and as you helped him reflect the image of Christ through his life of poverty and humility, grant us through his intercession the graces we so much need for soul and body. We also ask your blessings on all those whom we love. May the example of St Francis inspire us to grow in holiness as we imitate his joyful love. Grant what we ask in your merciful love, through the merits of Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen

Prayer 2

Father,
you helped St Francis of Assisi to reflect the image of Christ through a life of poverty and humility. May we follow your Son by walking in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, and by imitating his joyful love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen