- Peace Garden: The Prayer of Cesar Chavez

The Prayer of Cesar Chavez

Sunday, July 24, 2005

This prayer by Chavez echoes the Prayer of St. Francis. This prayer is also named the United Farm Workers prayer. Great words from a man called the Californian Ghandi.

Show me the suffering of the most miserable;
So I will know my people's plight.
Free me to pray for others;
For you are present in every person.
Help me take responsiblity for my own life;
So that I can feel free at last.
Grant me courage to serve others;
For in service there is true life.
Give me honesty and patience;
So that I can work with other workers.
Bring forth song and celebration;
So that the Spirit will be alive among us.
Let the Spirit fourish and grow;
So that we will never tire of the struggle.
Let us remember those who have died for justice;
For they have given us life.
Help us love even those who hate us;
So we can change the world.



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