This bonus episode of Little by Little presents a comprehensive litany and prayer for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. It exalts his virtues of poverty, humility, and devotion to Christ, while invoking his intercession for spiritual growth and penance. The prayer reflects on his role as a reformer, healer, and lover of all creation.
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The episode is a complete litany and prayer for the Feast of St. Francis, emphasizing his role as a model of humility, poverty, and love for creation.
St. Francis is described with numerous titles such as 'living icon marked with the wounds of the crucified Savior,' 'healer of lepers,' and 'poet of God.'
The prayer highlights his reformist zeal, not just for his time but for all ages, and his unwavering obedience to the Church and the Pope.
It underscores his deep devotion to the Eucharist, the Virgin Mary, and his mission to love sinners unconditionally.
The litany calls him an 'instrument of the Lord's peace and mercy,' capturing his legacy as a peacemaker.
"Instrument of the Lord's peace and mercy, pray for us."
"You who made from created things a ladder to climb up and embrace the Creator, pray for us."
"You who reopened the doors of hope to the downtrodden, pray for us."