Novena in honor of St. Francis of Assisi

THE BEGINNINGS OF THE EVANGELICAL ADVENTURE
1. THE CALL!
26 See, brothers, who have been called!: Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble. 27 Rather, God chose the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. And God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised, what is not to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before God. 30 For him are you in Christ Jesus, whom God made our wisdom, our righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written: Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord. (1 Cor 1.26 to 30)
FRANCIS OF ASSISIBorn in Assisi (Italy), in 1181/82. Son of Madonna Pica and Bernardone, wealthy merchant in cloth. He lived in his hometown cheerful and happy childhood. Jovial character, altruistic, dreamy, gentlemanly, Francisco loved life and his country. At 20 he participated in the war against Perugia Assisi, where he was taken prisoner. Soon after, in the expedition to Puglia left the army after a mysterious dream inviting him to continue "to love you more than the servant" and returned to Assisi. After a dissipated youth in amusement, became resigned to parental property and gave himself to God. He embraced poverty and lived a gospel, preaching to all the love of God. Gave his followers some wise rules, which were then approved by the Holy See. Founded an order of monks and his wife first follower, Santa Clara who founded the Poor Clares, inspired by Him
With this first meditation not only want to see from afar the life of Francis of Assisi, as if we did through a glass, the glass of time. Perhaps the image you have of him is a romantic, medieval, or even dated. Hopefully and in the course of these nine days you can find that it is not.
So we begin this novena with the text of 1 Corinthians to reflect, to give you the opportunity to get inside of you, get away from the bustle of the world, the noise, so many things that take you away from yourself and others.
I suggest the following questions for personal reflection, which are very obvious, but that's why it has lost its meaning and significance. These questions permeate truly want in your life and in your story. Let God speak through them and you'll have an answer to many of these questions you cherish in your heart.
Biblical Text 1 Cor 1.26 to 31
26 Brothers, who have in mind are those who have been called: not many among you are wise, humanly speaking, not many were powerful, not the nobles. 27 Instead, God chose what the world is foolish to confound the wise, what the world is weak to shame the strong; 28 which is despicable and worthless, to annihilate for what it's worth. 29 Thus, one may boast before God. 30 Through him you are in Christ Jesus, who by order of God, became for us wisdom and righteousness, in holiness and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written: "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord. "

 Prayer of St. Francis before the Crucifix of San Damiano
High and glorious GodHigh and glorious God,
enlighten the darkness
of my heart
and give me true faith,certain hope
and perfect charity,
sense and knowledge.Lord, to serve
Your holy and true command. Amen
1. What I give importance to the call of God on my life?2. At any stage of life I find am I aware of God's presence in every moment?3. Do I count myself among the wise among fools or the Gospel?4. Am I aware that God has justified me for free for your child?5. Am I willing to accept the holiness God gives me? How do you show?6. I live as a person saved?
All this in light of the text of 1 Cor 1.26 to 31, we have read a few moments ago.
- After your reflection prays three Our Fathers and three Hail Mary and Glory- Ask the Lord to give you what you need and be more willingness
FINAL PRAYER
Invitation to restore
all good to the Lord
(Earlier Rule, XVII ,17-18)
And give back all the goods to the Lord
God Most High,and recognize that all are yours,and give thanks for everything,since all the goods he come.And the same Most High,the only true God,holds, it is taxedand he gets all the honors and bows,All praise and blessings,all thanksgiving and glory,for theirs is all good,and he alone is good.