Chapter 2008 -- "Living the Gospel, Embracing the World in Hope"

Almighty, eternal
just and merciful God,
Give us the grace to do for You alone,
what we know You want us to do and
always to desire what pleases You.

Inwardly cleansed, interiorly
enlightened and influenced
by the fire of the Holy Spirit,
may we be able to follow
in the footprints
of Your beloved Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ,
and by Your grace alone,
may we make our way to You,
Most High, Who live and rule
in perfect Trinity and simple Unity,
and are glorified God Almighty,
forever and ever.

Amen.

From St. Francis' "Letter to the Entire Order"