St Francis Prayer in Latin | “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace” Word-by-Word Latin Learning Guide

St. Francis of Assisi Prayer: "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace" in Latin and English. In this episode of the Latin Prayer Podcast, we explore the Prayer of St. Francis in Latin through a detailed word-by-word learning guide. While traditionally attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, historical evidence suggests it likely emerged in the early 20th century, yet it still reflects the spiritual tone associated with him. We break down the full Latin text line by line, including vocabulary, grammar patterns, and meaning shifts that make this prayer one of the most powerful for Latin learners and devotional listeners alike. You’ll learn how repeating structures like ubi odium, amorem seram build meaning, and how the prayer transitions from outward intercession to inward transformation: becoming the one who consoles, understands, and loves. Chapters 00:00 Introduction – Why this prayer matters in Latin learning 01:20 The origin & historical controversy of the Prayer of St. Francis 04:10 How this prayer works as a Latin learning structure 06:30 “Domine, fac me servum pacis tuae” – opening line breakdown 08:15 Ubi odium, amorem seram – hatred & love vocabulary 10:30 Ubi iniuria, fidem, desperatio – injury, doubt, despair 13:10 Ubi caligo, tristitia – darkness & sadness vocabulary 15:40 The shift inward – from the world to the self 17:20 Consolari quam consolari – to console vs to be consoled 19:10 Intelligi, amari – understanding & love structure 21:00 “Nam in dando recipimus” – the paradox of giving 23:10 Final lines – death, rebirth, and eternal life 25:00 Full prayer recap & how to practice it in Latin 27:00 Closing prayer (Pater Noster, Ave Maria, Gloria Patri) Help us restore sacred tradition and bring timeless prayers to new ears. Support our mission and gain access to our Latin learning guides, feast day resources, and audio devotionals. Find the Free Latin Learning Guide on Patreon:   / thelatinprayerpodcast   A huge thank you to my Patrons! To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego Submit Prayer Requests or comments / suggestions: [email protected] To Support FishEaters.com Click Here (  / fisheaters  ) Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary: Joyful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yhn... Sorrowful Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3P0n... Glorious Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/3t7l... Luminous Mysteries https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vlA... 15 Decade Rosary https://open.spotify.com/episode/2q33... Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye) This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not always have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advanced the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church for the promulgation of religious education. We believe this constitutes a "fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law, and section 29, 29.1 & 29.2 of the Canadian copyright act. Music Credit: 3MDEHDDQTEJ1NBB0