Robin, Worm, Crow, Vole, and Raccoon - Francis' Prayer

Francis lifted his hands in a gesture of prayer and supplication:

“Forgive us our dark ignorance.
Raise us to the Unity we are."

Then, raising his hands even higher, he continued:

“Give us eyes of love

to see through fear's disguise.
Direct us daily, in our service to all.”

Francis' prayer was cut short by a deafening boom, followed by a conch wailing its call to assembly. It was the recruitment company headed by Captain Nigel Hawking, a fierce looking scarred man with a heart of soft down. His family had migrated to Italy two generations back. Now, here he was, in the town square, calling an assembly of the able-bodied.

Francis finished his prayer:

“Oh precious Savior,
grant that we may be a blessing.

Wherever there are hurting,
let us bring comfort and healing.

Grant us you help
Raise us above our petty differences.

Amen”

(to be continued)