St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) ((Francis was actually his nickname) Friar, Renewer of the Church, Companion and Champion of the poor, and, not coincidentally, the name chosen by the new Bishop of Rome.

                                                   Matthew 10:7

As 
you 
go, 
pro-
claim
the 
good 
news... 

Prayers are suggested

• for dedication to the imitation of Christ
• for humility to identify with the poor and the suffering
• for all who seek to live their lives in greater simplicity
• for joy in the faith of Christ 
• for all Franciscans 
• for a deeper concern for the natural world of which we are a part