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	Patron Saint of: animal welfare societies animals Assisi Italy birds dying alone ecologists ecology environmentalists families fire Italy lacemakers merchants needle workers peace tapestry workers zoos "Jesus is happy to come with us, as truth is happy to be spoken, as life to be lived, as light to be lit, as love is to be loved, as joy to be given, as peace to be spread." --Saint Francis of Assisi Prayer to Saint Francis of Assisi Most lovable and popular Saint, son of a go-getting and wealthy merchant of Assisi, you discarded earthly possessions for the Savior you loved so dearly and you won innumerable persons for Jesus. How greatly we need in our day unselfish and just merchants. Inspire them with the love of Christ for others and with the desire for things that endure. Amen. Prayer For Animals God Our Heavenly Father, You created the world to serve humanity's needs and to lead them to You. By our own fault we have lost the beautiful relationship which we once had with all your creation. Help us to see that by restoring our relationship with You we will also restore it with all Your creation. Give us the grace to see all animals as gifts from You and to treat them with respect for they are Your creation. We pray for all animals who are suffering as a result of our neglect. May the order You originally established be once again restored to the whole world through the intercession of the Glorious Virgin Mary, the prayers of St. Francis and the merits of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ Who lives and reigns with You now and forever. Amen.	St. Francis of Assisi Click these links for information about St. Francis of Assisi: Sermon by The Rev. Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril, October 4, 2003 Catholic Online Living Water Community Catholic Forum Anglican Lectionary Page Canticle of Brother Sun Most High Almighty Good Lord, Yours are praise, glory, honor and all blessings; To You alone! Most High, do they belong, and no man is worthy of speaking Your Name! Be praised, Lord, with all Your creatures, and above all our Brother Sun, who gives us the day by which You light our way, and who is beautiful, radiant and with his great splendor is a symbol to us of You, O Most High! And be praised, Lord, for our Sister Moon and the Stars. You created them in the heavens bright, precious and beautiful! And be praised, Lord, for our Brother the Wind and for the air and the clouds and for fair weather and for all other through which You sustain Your creatures. And be praised, Lord, for our Sister Water, so useful, and humble, and chaste! And be praised, my Lord, for our Brother Fire, through whom You light up the night and who is handsome, joyful, robust, and strong! And be praised, my Lord, for our Sister, Mother Earth, who supports and carries us and produces the diverse fruits and colorful flowers and trees! Praise and bless the Lord and give thanks to Him and serve Him with great humility! Be praised, my Lord, for our Sister, bodily Death from whom no living man can escape! Woe only to those who die in mortal sin; but blessed are those who have done Your most holy will; for the second death can cause them no harm! --Saint Francis of Assisi Click here to design your own St. Francis Chaplet or Prayer Beads.
	Suggested Anglican form of the Chaplet of St. Francis of Assisi Using The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Feast of Saint Francis, as follows: Cross:  We adore You, O Lord Jesus Christ, in this Church and all the Churches of the world, and we bless You, because, by Your holy Cross You have redeemed the world. -- Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi before the Blessed Sacrament Invitatory Bead:  Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Cruciform Bead:  My God and My All! -- The Meditation Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi Week Beads:  Psalm 148:7-13 1st:  Praise the LORD from the earth, you sea-monsters and all deeps; 2nd:  Fire and hail, snow and fog, tempestuous wind, doing his will; 3rd:  Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars; 4th:  Wild beasts and all cattle, creeping things and winged birds; 5th:  Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the world; 6th:  Young men and maidens, old and young together. 7th:  Let them praise the Name of the LORD, for his Name only is exalted,his splendor is over earth and heaven. Exit Cross:  Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." -- Matthew 11:25-30
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a medal of St. Francis, and Porclian animal beads, used as the Invitatory, Cruciform and Week Beads. Small silver rounds and simple black spacers accent the Chaplet.  A heart separates the Invitatory and Cruciform bead, symbolizing God's love.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a medal of St. Francis, and Porclian animal beads, used as the Invitatory, Cruciform and Week Beads. Small silver rounds and simple black spacers accent the Chaplet.  A heart separates the Invitatory and Cruciform bead, symbolizing God's love.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a medal of St. Francis, and Porclian animal beads, used as the Invitatory, Cruciform and Week Beads. Small silver rounds and simple black spacers accent the Chaplet.  A heart separates the Invitatory and Cruciform bead, symbolizing God's love.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a medal of St. Francis, and Porclian animal beads, used as the Invitatory, Cruciform and Week Beads. Small silver rounds and simple black spacers accent the Chaplet.  A heart separates the Invitatory and Cruciform bead, symbolizing God's love.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a medal of St. Francis, and Porclian animal beads, used as the Invitatory, Cruciform and Week Beads. Small silver rounds and simple black spacers accent the Chaplet.  A heart separates the Invitatory and Cruciform bead, symbolizing God's love.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a medal of St. Francis, and Pewter animal beads, used as the Invitatory, Cruciform and Week Beads. Small silver rounds, small round Mother of Pearl beads and Mother of Pearl Hearts spacers accent the Chaplet.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a St. Francis Medal, and a rosary center (as the Cruciform Bead) with the image of St. Francis. Large, wood round beads are used as the Invitatory and Week beads. Smaller topaz colored glass beads and spacers accent the Chaplet.  As in most of my prayer beads and chaplets, a small heart (this one of matching topaz colored glass) is placed between the Invitatory and Cruciform beads, symbolizing God's love for us.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a St. Francis Medal, and a rosary center (as the Cruciform Bead) with the image of St. Francis. Large, wood round beads are used as the Invitatory and Week beads. Smaller Cobalt blue colored glass beads and spacers accent the Chaplet.  As in most of my prayer beads and chaplets, a small heart (this one of matching Cobalt blue colored glass) is placed between the Invitatory and Cruciform beads, symbolizing God's love for us.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a St. Francis Medal, and a rosary center (as the Cruciform Bead) with the image of St. Francis. Large, wood round beads are used as the Invitatory and Week beads. Smaller red colored glass beads and spacers accent the Chaplet.  As in most of my prayer beads and chaplets, a small heart (this one of matching red colored glass) is placed between the Invitatory and Cruciform beads, symbolizing God's love for us.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a St. Francis Medal, and a rosary center (as the Cruciform Bead) with the image of St. Francis. Large, wood round beads are used as the Invitatory and Week beads. Smaller green colored glass beads and spacers accent the Chaplet.  As in most of my prayer beads and chaplets, a small heart (this one of matching green colored glass) is placed between the Invitatory and Cruciform beads, symbolizing God's love for us.
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	This beautiful string of prayer beads is made entirely from Serpentine Jade beads. The Invitatory and Cruciform beads are carved Serpentine Jade birds.  The week beads and small round spacers are also Serpentine Jade.  A small clear glass heart separates the Invitatory Bead from the first Cruciform bead, symbolizing God's love.  The silver tone metal cross is striking in its simplicity. This magnificent rosary measures 10.5" in length from the Cross to the 3rd Cruciform bead.  A St. Francis medal may be added at no additional cost upon request.
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	This beautiful string of prayer beads is made entirely from Rose Quartz beads. The Invitatory bead is a carved Rose Quartz owl. The Cruciform beads are also animals carved from Rose Quartz - and elephant, a duck, a fish and a rabbit. The week beads and small round spacers are also Rose Quartz.  A small Rose Quartz heart separates the Invitatory Bead from the first Cruciform bead, symbolizing God's love.  The silver tone metal cross is striking in its simplicity. This magnificent rosary measures 11.5" in length from the Cross to the 3rd Cruciform bead.  A St. Francis medal may be added at no additional cost upon request.
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	This one-week Ecumenical Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a beautiful San Damiano Cross and a rosary center (as the Cruciform Bead) with the image of St. Francis. Large, wood round beads are used as the Invitatory and Week beads. Smaller wood and natural stone spacers accent the Chaplet.  As in most of my prayer beads and chaplets, a small heart (this one of glass) is placed between the Invitatory and Cruciform beads, symbolizing God's love for us.
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	This one-week Anglican Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a beautiful enameled San Damiano Cross. Large, genuine Mother of Pearl round beads are used as the Invitatory and Cruciform beads. The week beads are in the shapes of stars and moons, recalling St. Francis' Canticle of Brother Sun (see above). Small gold and Mother of Pearl rounds are used as spacers and accent the Chaplet.  As in most of my prayer beads and chaplets, a small heart (this one of Mother of Pearl) is placed between the Invitatory and Cruciform beads, symbolizing God's love for us.
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This one-week Anglican Chaplet commemorating St. Francis of Assisi features a San Damiano Cross, a medal of St. Francis, and two Pewter cross beads, used as the Invitatory and Cruciform Beads. Pewter birds are used as the Week Beads, remembering Francis' sermon to the birds. Small silver rounds, and blue glass hearts spacers accent the Chaplet.
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This Franciscan Crown Habit Rosary is made of wood with small silver spacers. It features a simple wood Cross, a St. Francis center, and measures 26" in length.