9 Franciscan prayer
The Morning Office
Preparation
O Lord, open my lips
And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Most high, almighty, good Lord;
praise, glory, honour and blessing are yours alone;
none is worthy to speak your name.
Praise be to you, my Lord, through all your creatures,
especially worthy brother Sun,
Who brings the day and lends us his brightness.^117My Lord Jesus Christ, good Shepherd, you have shown your mercy to
unworthy sinners by much bodily pain and anguish; grant me, your
little sheep, such grace and virtue that no sickness, pain or suffering
may cause me to leave you.^118
The Psalm(s)
Glory to the Father......
The Word of God
Father, hallowed be your name: may the knowledge of you shine in
me that I may grasp the breadth of your blessings, the length of your
promises, the height of your majesty and the depth of your judgments.^119