Prayer in front of the Crucifix of San Damiano

Francis used to recite this prayer already in 1205-1206, during the period of his vocational discernment, when he would visit the small abandoned church of San Damiano, where there was a Byzantine Crucifix which is nowadays venerated in the Basilica of Saint Clare.

"Most High, glorious God,

enlighten the darkness of my heart,

and give me right faith,

certain hope,

and perfect charity,

wisdom and understanding,

Lord, that I may carry out

your holy and true command".

Amen.