The Transitus of St. Francis.
This is a video made by Fr. Kubicki. This is a reflection for the Memorial of St. Francis. Saint Francis was born in Assisi in 1182. After a carefree youth, he renounced his paternal wealth and committed himself to God. He led a life of evangelical poverty and preached the love of God to all. He established a rule which a number of his companions followed and which gained the approval of the Holy See. Subsequently, he founded an order of nuns and a society of laypersons who practice penance while living in the world. He died in 1226.
Adoramus Te (We Adore Thee)
Shortly before his death in October of 1226, St. Francis; wrote his Testament which contained his last thoughts concerning the order he founded. In it he urged his followers to remain faithful to the rules of the order and the prayer below is taken from this work. This prayer by St. Francis was inspired by the Antiphon:
Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi; quia per sanctam Crucem tuam redemisti …More