Always striving upwards

A Prayer for the Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Francis

Loving God,

I am so grateful for the life of your holy servant,

Pope Francis.

Through his witness,

I have seen the presence

of your love in all of creation,

both people and planet.

Through his words,

I have received your call

to be a person of love and compassion.

Through his actions,

I have received your inspiration

to act in solidarity with others

by standing with those on the margins.

I thank you, Dear Lord,

for the gift of Pope Francis.

May eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May Pope Francis's soul

and all the souls of the faithful departed,

through your mercy, rest in peace.

Amen

Painting: POPE FRANCIS: 2013 by Stephen B. Whatley