The prayer of Saint Francis has been the first prayer I have read in a very long time that has resonated with me. I found that the prayer not only served as a religious tool but also appealed deeply to, what I believe, are desires every human being has. Namely, the desire to put forth good energy and kind intentions into the world. Normally when it comes to prayer I feel lost because I often lack context as to what the prayer is supposed to mean because of my non-Catholic background. The prayer of Saint Francis did not confuse me or make me feel ignorant, rather because it holds universal truths that every person, religious or not, can relate to it made me feel included and able to worship to my fullest potential. I believe that the