NATIONAL PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

TO THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER

O good and gracious God,

God of mercy, compassion, generosity, and love,

As we live our lives today in the model of St. Francis,

          choosing daily to live the Gospel life,

Help us to help others hear your call.

Help us to help others recognize their vocation

          as a Secular Franciscan

that You have already planted in their heart.

Help us, so that together we all may work

to bring the Gospel to life.

                                                Amen!

(Composed by Marian R. Crosby, SFO, at the 2010 NAFRA gathering in Scottsdale, AZ)