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The Divine Praises
You are holy, Lord, The only God, andd your deeds are wonderful. You are strong, you are great, you are the Most High, you are the almighty King. You, holy Father, are King of heaven and earth. You are three and one, God above all gods. You are good, all good, supreme good, Lord God, living and true. You are love, you are wisdom, you are humility, you are endurance, you are beauty, you are gentleness, you are security, you are rest, you are joy. You are our hope and happiness, you are justice and moderation, you are all our riches, you are beauty, you are gentleness, you are our protector, you are our guardian and defender. You are strength, you are consolation, you are or hope, you are our faith, you are our love, you are all our sweetness, you are our eternal life, great and admirable Lord, God almighty, merciful Saviour. From The Prayers of St. Francis, compiled by W. Bader, p. 35-36 |
St. Francis' Blessing For Brother Leo
God bless you and keep you. May God smile upon you and be merciful to you; May God turn His regard towards you and give you peace. May God bless you, Brother Leo. From Omnibus of Sources, p.126 
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A Salutation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hail, holy Lady Most holy Queen. Mary, Mother of God! Ever virgin; Chosen by the most Holy Father in heaven Consecrated by him, With His most holy beloved Son and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter. On you descended and in you still remains All the fullness of grace and every good. Hail His Palace! Hail His Tabernacle! Hail His Robe! Hail His Handmaid! Hail His Mother! And hail all holy Virtues Who, by the grace And inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Are poured into the hearts of the faithful So that, faithless no longer, They may be faithful servants of God Through you. From Omnibus of Sources, p. 135-136 |