Written by Clare in her final days for her sisters. A short and tender benediction that ends much of Franciscan prayer.
Catholic · Medieval (8th–15th c.)
Blessing of St. Clare of Assisi
May the Lord bless thee and keep thee.
May he show his face to thee and have mercy on thee.
May he turn his countenance to thee and give thee peace.
I bless thee in my life and after my death,
as I am able, with all the blessings
with which the Father of mercies has blessed and will bless his sons and daughters in heaven and on earth,
and a spiritual father and mother
have blessed and will bless their spiritual sons and daughters.
Amen.