Ask God for a humble heart after the example of Jesus. The Prayer O Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being loved, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being extolled, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being honored, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being praised, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being preferred to others, deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being consulted, deli

Ask the Poverello for a heart poor in spirit and rich in love of Christ crucified. The Prayer O beloved Saint Francis, who didst love poverty and the Cross of Christ with so great a love, obtain for me a spirit of detachment from earthly things and a tender devotion to the Passion of Jesus. Help me to love God above all, and my neighbor as myself. Amen. Traditional prayer to St. Francis; classic manuals, public domain. If these prayers help you, you can support Daily Catholic