A Blessing Given
to
Brother Leo
With this brief piece written in his own hand (and now preserved in Assisi at the Basilica of Saint Francis), Francis opens his heart to us, to reveal not only his prayers and meditations on Mount LaVerna after the reception of the Stigmata (mid-September, 1224), but also his deep love and solicitude for Brother Leo, priest, companion and scribe.
May the Lord
Bless you and keep you;
May He show His face to you
and be merciful to you.
May He turn His countenance to you
and give you peace.