The Canticle of the Sun

Posted by petrus, on April 22nd, 2016
earth seen from space

One of St Francis’s most famous prayers, in honor of Earth Day:

Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, Praise, glory and honor and benediction all, are Thine. To Thee alone do they belong, most High, And there is no man fit to mention Thee.

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Earth Day

Posted by petrus, on April 22nd, 2016
John Constable Extensive Landscape with Grey Clouds

For Fruitful Seasons

Almighty God, who hast blessed the earth that it should be fruitful and bring forth whatsoever is needful for the life of man, and hast commanded us to work with quietness, and eat our own bread: Bless the labours of the husbandman, and grant such seasonable weather that we may gather in . . . → Read More: Earth Day

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