About God's Work

(Dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi)

 

“Francis, dear Francis, where did you go?”

the brothers exclaimed to him.

“The night is abound with nocturnal sounds;

It is late, and the light is so dim.”

“My brothers” said he, “you still can't see?

Our Father's word I must spread –

And travel to every woodland and valley;

There is no time for bed.

 

But Francis, dear Francis, we fear the loss

from losing your presence and love.

The woods are dark and danger filled,

and no moonlight is showing above.”

“Dear brothers,” said he, “there is no fear

for our Lord is my Guiding Light;

He shows me each path which I must follow,

and His power makes evil take flight.

 

There is nothing more that you must learn

for our Lord has filled all our needs;

The satchel for your journey is within your soul:

Love, Joy, Peace are the planting seeds.

So spread these seeds throughout the world,

this is our Lord's command,

and when I am gone, you can still carry on;

From heaven I will hold your hand.”


Author Ellen Jennings, OFS