FORTIFY me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and worry. Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to You so that Your will may be my will.
The legacy of A Prayer for Peace of Mind (by Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini)
A Prayer for Peace of Mind is a Catholic prayer that was composed by Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini, an Italian-American saint who founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1880.
The prayer is a reflection of Cabrini’s own struggles with worry and anxiety, as she faced numerous challenges and obstacles in her missionary work.
Cabrini’s legacy as a trailblazing missionary and advocate for the poor and marginalized has made her an inspiration to countless people around the world, and the Prayer for Peace of Mind has become a beloved Catholic devotional.
The prayer is a powerful reminder of the importance of trusting in God’s love and wisdom, even in the midst of our fears and doubts.
It asks God to free us from our worries and anxieties, and to fill our hearts with peace and serenity. It expresses a deep faith in God’s care and protection, and a willingness to surrender control to his divine will.
Today, the Prayer for Peace of Mind is used by Catholics of all ages and backgrounds as a way of finding comfort and strength in God’s love. It is a testament to the enduring power of prayer and the deep spiritual traditions of the Catholic Church.