| COMMON FRANCISCAN PRAYERS |
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The Franciscan Crown
This simple but beautiful devotion of praying the Crown of the Seven
Joys of the Blessed Virgin soon spread over the entire Franciscan
Order and was officially established in 1422.
How to Pray the Crown Rosary
The Franciscan Crown Rosary begins quite simply by stating the first
Mystery and then praying one Our Father and ten Hail Marys while
meditating upon it. This same procedure is then followed for the
other six Mysteries. Even though it is common practice nowadays to
add the Glory Be at the end of each decade, and even the Fatima
Prayer, these are not required. It is customary to finish by adding two
Hail Marys in honor of the 72 years that Our Lady is said to have lived
on earth, and one Our Father and Hail Mary for the intentions of the
Pope.
Story of the Franciscan Crown
'The Franciscan Crown Rosary is a Rosary consisting of seven
decades with each decade describing a particular joy from the life of
the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Seven Joys are:
1) The Annunciation
2) The Visitation
3) The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ
4) The Adoration of the Magi
5) The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
6) The Appearance of Christ to Mary after the Resurrection
7) The Assumption and Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven
The story of the Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin dates
back to the early 15th century. A pious young man named James had
been accustomed to adorning a beautiful statue of Mary with a crown
of flowers, which he had picked and woven himself. He later entered
the Franciscan Order, but either because of a lack of time or
permission, he was no longer able to continue this devotion.
Distraught because of this, he decided to abandon the religious life
and return to the world.
Our Lady then appeared to him and convinced him not to leave the
order. She told him that he should not be downcast because he was
no longer permitted to adorn her statue, for she would teach him a
way to give her honor which was much more pleasing and
meritorious. Instead of a crown of flowers, which quickly wither, he
was to weave a crown of prayers, and these prayers could be offered
at any moment. She then taught him the Rosary of the Seven Joys,
adding that these prayers would not only form a more acceptable
crown, but they would also yield innumerable graces for himself and
others.
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me bring your love
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith
Where there is despair, hope
Where there is darkness, light
And where there is sadness, your joy.
Master, grant that I may never seek
so much to be consoled, as to console
to be understood, as to understand
to be loved as to love with all my being.
For it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
It is in giving selflessly that we receive,
and it is in dying
that we are born to eternal life. Amen
Prayer For Our Animal Friends
Heavenly Father, our human ties with our friends of other species is a
wonderful and special gift from You. We now ask You to grant our
special animal companions your Fatherly care and healing power to
take away any suffering they have. Give us, their human friends, new
understanding of our responsibilities to these creatures of yours.
They have trust in us as we have trust in You; We are on this earth
together to give one another friendship, affection, and caring. Take
our heartfelt prayers and fill Your ill or suffering animals with healing
Light and strength to overcome whatever weakness of body they
have.
( Here mention the names of the animals needing prayer )
Your goodness is turned upon every living thing and Your grace
flows to all Your creatures. Grant to our special animal companions
long and healthy lives. Give them good relationships with and if You
see fit to take them from us, help us to understand that they are not
gone from us, but only drawing closer to You. Grant our petitions
through the intercession of good St. Francis of Assisi, who honored
You through all Your creatures. Amen
Franciscan Scripture Reading
Franciscan reading exhibits qualities of Franciscan spirituality;
actions, spontaneity, love, praise, beauty, and delight in creation. This
form of reading involves the mental process of entering personally
into the text.
Read chapter 53 of Isaiah. The message in the chapter prompts a
reflection of the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross. The
Franciscan method invites you to take actions that would prompt
obedience and compassion for humankind. You would also gain an
appreciation for loving your fellow man. In connecting with the
sacrifice of Cavalry, imagine as best you can the experience of dying
on the cross. Using a cross with the crucified Savior, hold it in your
hands, gazing at the details of the Lord’s crucified body. Imagine his
pain and suffering.
You might look through today’s newspaper and identify places in the
world where people are suffering and make a conscious effort to
relieve that suffering. You may choose to write a poem expressing
your feelings or paint a picture. Such a scene has been captured
countless times on canvas.
The Franciscan method of action, love, spontaneity, love, praise, and
delight in creation while reading scripture, is a personal connection
with God causing the reader to saturate the entire experience with
prayer, asking God to make you an instrument of peace in the lives of
those who are suffering.
This simple but beautiful devotion of praying the Crown of the Seven
Joys of the Blessed Virgin soon spread over the entire Franciscan
Order and was officially established in 1422.
How to Pray the Crown Rosary
The Franciscan Crown Rosary begins quite simply by stating the first
Mystery and then praying one Our Father and ten Hail Marys while
meditating upon it. This same procedure is then followed for the
other six Mysteries. Even though it is common practice nowadays to
add the Glory Be at the end of each decade, and even the Fatima
Prayer, these are not required. It is customary to finish by adding two
Hail Marys in honor of the 72 years that Our Lady is said to have lived
on earth, and one Our Father and Hail Mary for the intentions of the
Pope.
Story of the Franciscan Crown
'The Franciscan Crown Rosary is a Rosary consisting of seven
decades with each decade describing a particular joy from the life of
the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Seven Joys are:
1) The Annunciation
2) The Visitation
3) The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ
4) The Adoration of the Magi
5) The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
6) The Appearance of Christ to Mary after the Resurrection
7) The Assumption and Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven
The story of the Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin dates
back to the early 15th century. A pious young man named James had
been accustomed to adorning a beautiful statue of Mary with a crown
of flowers, which he had picked and woven himself. He later entered
the Franciscan Order, but either because of a lack of time or
permission, he was no longer able to continue this devotion.
Distraught because of this, he decided to abandon the religious life
and return to the world.
Our Lady then appeared to him and convinced him not to leave the
order. She told him that he should not be downcast because he was
no longer permitted to adorn her statue, for she would teach him a
way to give her honor which was much more pleasing and
meritorious. Instead of a crown of flowers, which quickly wither, he
was to weave a crown of prayers, and these prayers could be offered
at any moment. She then taught him the Rosary of the Seven Joys,
adding that these prayers would not only form a more acceptable
crown, but they would also yield innumerable graces for himself and
others.
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me bring your love
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith
Where there is despair, hope
Where there is darkness, light
And where there is sadness, your joy.
Master, grant that I may never seek
so much to be consoled, as to console
to be understood, as to understand
to be loved as to love with all my being.
For it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
It is in giving selflessly that we receive,
and it is in dying
that we are born to eternal life. Amen
Prayer For Our Animal Friends
Heavenly Father, our human ties with our friends of other species is a
wonderful and special gift from You. We now ask You to grant our
special animal companions your Fatherly care and healing power to
take away any suffering they have. Give us, their human friends, new
understanding of our responsibilities to these creatures of yours.
They have trust in us as we have trust in You; We are on this earth
together to give one another friendship, affection, and caring. Take
our heartfelt prayers and fill Your ill or suffering animals with healing
Light and strength to overcome whatever weakness of body they
have.
( Here mention the names of the animals needing prayer )
Your goodness is turned upon every living thing and Your grace
flows to all Your creatures. Grant to our special animal companions
long and healthy lives. Give them good relationships with and if You
see fit to take them from us, help us to understand that they are not
gone from us, but only drawing closer to You. Grant our petitions
through the intercession of good St. Francis of Assisi, who honored
You through all Your creatures. Amen
Franciscan Scripture Reading
Franciscan reading exhibits qualities of Franciscan spirituality;
actions, spontaneity, love, praise, beauty, and delight in creation. This
form of reading involves the mental process of entering personally
into the text.
Read chapter 53 of Isaiah. The message in the chapter prompts a
reflection of the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross. The
Franciscan method invites you to take actions that would prompt
obedience and compassion for humankind. You would also gain an
appreciation for loving your fellow man. In connecting with the
sacrifice of Cavalry, imagine as best you can the experience of dying
on the cross. Using a cross with the crucified Savior, hold it in your
hands, gazing at the details of the Lord’s crucified body. Imagine his
pain and suffering.
You might look through today’s newspaper and identify places in the
world where people are suffering and make a conscious effort to
relieve that suffering. You may choose to write a poem expressing
your feelings or paint a picture. Such a scene has been captured
countless times on canvas.
The Franciscan method of action, love, spontaneity, love, praise, and
delight in creation while reading scripture, is a personal connection
with God causing the reader to saturate the entire experience with
prayer, asking God to make you an instrument of peace in the lives of
those who are suffering.
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