Season of Creation

Today is not only the beginning of Spring, we also begin the Season of Creation which continues until 4th October – the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Some of Year 6's chose St Francis as their saint because he cared for our environment. I also know many people have a special devotion to him.  

Below I have included his Canticle of the Sun. 

You may like to find a sunny Spring spot and take the opportunity to praise God for the wonders of our world.

As we enter this season may we continue to find God in all of Creation. 

Take care and keep safe

Jo Cowan

Deputy Principal/Religious Education Leader

(jcowan@cohroakeast.catholic.edu.au)

Canticle of the Sun

Composed by St Francis of Assisi

Most High, all powerful, good Lord,

Yours are the praises, the glory, the honour, and all blessing.

To You alone, Most High, do they belong,

and no man is worthy to mention Your name.

Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures,

especially through my lord Brother Sun,

who brings the day; and you give light through him.

And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendour!

Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,

in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind,

and through the air, cloudy and serene,

and every kind of weather through which

You give sustenance to Your creatures.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,

which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,

through whom you light the night and he is beautiful

and playful and robust and strong.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Mother Earth,

who sustains us and governs us and who produces

varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.

Praised be You, my Lord, through those who give pardon for Your love,

and bear infirmity and tribulation.

Blessed are those who endure in peace

for by You, Most High, they shall be crowned.

Praised be You, my Lord,

through our Sister Bodily Death,

from whom no living man can escape.

Woe to those who die in mortal sin.

Blessed are those who will

find Your most holy will,

for the second death shall do them no harm.

Praise and bless my Lord,

and give Him thanks

and serve Him with great humility.