We had a song back in high school which I think pertained to the prayer of St. Francis:
Nais kong maging kagamitan
Panginoon, ng Iyong kapayapaan
Saan mang dakong may di pagkakasunduan
Nawa hatid ko'y pagmamahal
Ibig kong Iyong makasangkapan
Sa pagpapalaganap ng kapayapaan
Ang kung saan man may nangagkasala
Ang pagpapatawad Mo'y aking dala
At kung nagdadalamhati
Ang alay ko'y galak
At kahit na may alinlangan
Handog ko'y pananampalataya
Sa gitna nitong kadiliman
Maging liwanag sa tamang daan
At kung may hapis, o may pagtangis
Nawa alay kong lagi ay pag asa
While St. Francis of Assisi is often credited with writing the "Prayer of St. Francis", also known as the "Peace Prayer", it was likely composed in the early 20th century and first published in 1912. The prayer embodies the spirit of St. Francis and reflects his teachings on humility, peace, and service to others.
St Francis of Assisi wrote the original prayer.
The two most popular prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi are the "Prayer of St. Francis" (Lord, make me an instrument of your peace...) and the "Canticle of the Sun" (Praise be to you, my Lord...). These prayers reflect his deep devotion to God, nature, and peace.
St. Francis of Assisi is not mentioned in the Catholic Bible as he lived after the time period covered in the scriptures. However, he is a beloved saint in the Catholic Church known for his humility, simplicity, and love for nature.
Tagalog translation of bless us oh Lord: Pagpalain mo kami, aming Panginoon.
Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his deep love and reverence for nature and animals, his humility and simplicity in lifestyle, and his dedication to serving the poor and marginalized. He founded the Franciscan Order based on principles of poverty, simplicity, and service to others. Saint Francis is also remembered for his renowned prayer, the "Peace Prayer of Saint Francis."
St. Francis of Assisi was born into a Catholic family in Assisi, Italy. He embraced the Catholic faith from a young age through his upbringing and personal spiritual experiences. As he grew older, Francis became deeply devoted to the teachings of Jesus Christ and chose to live a life of poverty, service, and prayer in accordance with Christian principles.
Tagalog translation of opening prayer: Panimulang panalangin
The prayer before meals in Tagalog is "Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts which we are about to receive from thy bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen."
Francis came from a wealthy family and always had the best of everything. He loved the life of 'wine, women and song' but had to give all that up for a life of poverty and prayer.
Francis gave up a life of wealth and luxury and was free from the burdens that they bring. This gave him a freedom to better serve the Lord by spending his life in prayer and helping others.
Grace before meal in tagalog is "pasasalamat o panalangin bago kumain". Any thanksgiving prayer before meal will do as long as it is sincere and it came from the heart, I believe that God will hear it and so happy to bless us more.