In this meditation, I invite you into a Franciscan way of praying and meditating, rooted in peace.
Within the Capuchin tradition, meditation is understood as a place where anxiety loosens its grip and the heart finds rest. Inspired by the wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi, we return to the simple intention of becoming an instrument of peace, first within ourselves, and then in the world around us.
As awareness settles with the breath, we choose inner peace gently, without force. We rest in the ebb and flow of breathing and reflect quietly on the situations in our lives that might change if peace were allowed to lead. Distractions are met with kindness, and a single word becomes an anchor, drawing attention back again and again.
This daily guided meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you cultivate steadiness, openness and a peaceful presence.
00:00 – Welcome back
00:15 – The Capuchin tradition of meditation
00:28 – Meditation as the end of anxiety
00:45 – A life shaped by peace
00:57 – Becoming an instrument of peace
01:37 – The bell
02:35 – Awareness of the breath
04:55 – Choosing inner peace
08:05 – Resting in the ebb and flow of breathing
08:25 – Where peace is needed
08:45 – Imagining ourselves as instruments of peace
10:18 – Closing bell
15:35 – Returning with breath and openness
16:15 – Noticing demands on attention
19:50 – Meeting distraction with kindness
20:15 – Anchoring with the word “peace”
23:15 – Final bell