– with gratitude for St. Francis of Assisi

Grant me, God,
the Grace to accept all
wherever they may be on the path to You.
Grant me, God,
a heart like that of Your Son,
that when a need arises,
I may give Love.
Grant me, God,
a gentle soul,
for what is within will reflect
in my eyes
and the corners of my mouth.
I pray, dear God,
to be Your kind and humble servant.