Pilgrimage Prayer Companion

Jubilee Year of
St. Francis of Assisi

January 10, 2026 through
January 10, 2027

Requirements for the Plenary Indulgence:

  1. Make a pilgrimage to our retreat center
  2. Spend time in pious meditation and prayer
  3. Conclude with the Our Father, the Creed, and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clare, and all saints of the Franciscan Family (see below)
  4. Complete the usual conditions: confession, Holy Communion, freedom from attachment to sin, and prayers for the Holy Father’s intentions

The Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven; hallowed be Thy name; They kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Invocations

TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY:

Holy Mary, Mother of God
R. Pray for us.

Our Lady, Queen of the Franciscan Order
R. Pray for us.

Mary, Mother of Jesus
R. Pray for us.

Blessed Virgin Mary pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

 

TO ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI:

St. Francis of Assisi
R. Pray for us.

Holy Father Francis, lover of poverty
R. Pray for us.

St. Francis, friend of Christ
R. Pray for us.

Seraphic Father Francis
R. Pray for us.

TO ST. CLARE: 

St. Clare of Assisi
R. Pray for us.

St. Clare, bride of Christ
R. Pray for us.

St. Clare, mirror of perfection
R. Pray for us.

Holy Mother Clare
R. Pray for us.

 

TO ALL SAINTS OF THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY:

All holy saints of the Franciscan Order
R. Pray for us.

Agnes of Assisi
R. Pray for us.

Blessed Ortolana
R. Pray for us.

Anthony of Padua
R. Pray for us.

Padre Pio
R. Pray for us.

All Franciscan saints and blesseds
R. Pray for us.

Prayer to Saint Francis for Peace

as written by Pope Leo XIV for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis

Saint Francis, our brother, you who eight hundred years ago went to meet Sister Death as a man at peace, intercede for us before the Lord.

You recognized true peace in the Crucifix of San Damiano, teach us to seek in Him the source of all reconciliation that breaks down every wall.

You who, unarmed, crossed the lines of war and misunderstanding, give us the courage to build bridges where the world raises up boundaries.

In this time afflicted by conflict and division, intercede for us so that we may become peacemakers: unarmed and disarming witnesses of the peace that comes from Christ.

Amen.

Timing Your Sacraments

Confession: May be received within 20 days before or after your pilgrimage.

Holy Communion & Prayers for the Pope: Should ideally be completed on the same day as your pilgrimage visit to St. Clare Retreat Center.

Remember: You must be in a state of grace to complete the pilgrimage. One plenary indulgence may be gained per day.

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