Most High, glorious God,
enlighten the darkness of my heart
give me true faith,
certain hope,
and perfect charity.
Lord,
give me insight and wisdom
so I might always discern
and carry out
Your holy and true will.
Amen.
This beautiful and simple prayer was the prayer that Francis prayed before the
San Damiano Crucifix, the very crucifix that spoke to Francis, telling him to "go, and rebuild my church." This is a profound prayer, asking God's favor to show us the way he would have us go, a perfect prayer for discernment. The challenge is for us to listen for and respond to the answer we hear in our hearts, the one spoken to us by that "still small voice" within.
