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7/5/2018 2 Comments

The Canticle of the Creatures

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Prayer on The Canticle of the Creatures by St Francis I bought in Assisi

I always love St Francis's prayer and hymn - Make me a channel of your Peace

To discover another prayer which speaks and resonates to my heart and soul, I'm so delighted!
I learnt the prayer
'The Canticle of the Creatures' from Mirabai Starr's course 'Wild Goddesses & Mystics of Mercy' on 'Our Sister, Mother Earth' and immediately fall in love with the prayer. It is about Nature, Creatures, Mother Earth. It is like a love song for Nature. 

Nothing is ever coincidence if we listen deep within our heart and soul.  My love for Nature has brought me to places of awe, wonder, peace and joy within!

I have always been fascinated by the Saints' life.  I read books on Saints when I was 21.  Never would I know I return to deepen my understanding about their lives even more and their love relationship with God, and in return my love relationship with my beloved (God/Divine). I am so glad to have listened to my heart and taken Mirabai Starr's course. I, not only healed myself, but also learnt about the various traditions of the Goddesses and the Mystics of Mercy.  

Why do I say 'Nothing is ever coincidence'?  Firstly, I was led to listen to Wayne Dyer's video - The Shift and in the movie, he talked about his encounter and miracle with Francis.  In June, I went to Assisi with Nita and being led to  St Francis's site of origins of the Franciscans and the pardon, the chapel of the roses where he lived and the rose garden. I love Roses and my other name is Rose.  To later find Jeroen and I had a room named after St Francis in Orval Abbey for our silent retreat. 

I know I am led into this prayer for me to contemplate deeper. Nita recently named me 'Mama of the Forest' which is our Forest ministry and my very own physical Sanctuary Forest Garden at home. My plants are my baby and they are like my children.  


The Canticle of the Creatures

Most high omnipotent good Lord,
To thee Praise, glory, honour, and every
Benediction.

To Thee alone Most High do they 
Belong. And no man is worthy
To pronounce Thy Name.

Praise be to Thee my Lord with all Thy creatures.
Especially for Master Brother Sun Who illuminates the day for us.
An Thee Most high he manifests.

Praise be to Thee my Lord for Sister Moon and for the stars
In Heaven Thou hast formed them, shining, precious, fair.

Praise be to Thee my Lord Brother Wind,
For air and clouds, clear sky and all the weathers
Through which Thou sustainest all Thy creatures.

Praise be to Thee my Lord for Sister Water,
She is useful and humble, precious and pure.

Praise be to Thee my Lord for Brother Fire,
Through him our night Thou dost enlighten,
And he is fair and merry, boisterous and strong.

Praise be to Thee my Lord for our sister Mother Earth,
who nourishes and sustains us all,
Bringing forth diverse fruits and many-coloured flowers and herbs.

Praise be to Thee my Lord for those who pardon grant for love
Of thee and bear infirmity and tribulations,
Blessed be those who live in peace,
For by Thee Most high they shall be crowned.

Praise be to Thee my Lord for our Sister Bodily Death
From whom no living man can flee;
Woe to them who die in mortal sin
But blessed they who shall be found in Thy most holy Will;
To them the second death can do no harm.

O bless and praise my Lord all creatures,
And thank and serve Him in deep humility.

ST FRANCIS


Join me to contemplate on 'The Canticle of the Creatures' in your own prayer.
​Shalom! Blessings to you!
2 Comments
Michiel
7/8/2018 02:11:02 pm

Indeed a beautiful prayer. And a Saint that holds a special place in my heart. I can see why this prayer vibrates with you.

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Elizabeth
7/9/2018 01:56:40 pm

<3 <3 <3 Bless you Michiel! <3 <3 <3

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    Shalom! Peace-FuLL! Bless-FuLL ! Love-FuLL To you!

    I am Elizabeth, and also known as Angel Rose.  My Chinese name is
    黃 秀 珠.

    Ever since I come home to my true self,  I dare to step out and dance in the heart and garden of love.
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    My desire to post here is to have courage to show up as who I am and in return to inspire each beautiful soul on earth to live life as who he/she is.  I am a seeker so I encourage you to be and continue to be a seeker.  Life is inevitable with ups and downs, challenges along our human journey.  However when we make time to insure the growth of our inner garden - our heart with  self-care, nourishment, growth, healing, play, creativity, silence and loving ourselves unconditionally, we can live life to the fullest with peace, bliss, contentment and gratitude, and  we can go forth to serve others in true joy and love.  I share here my journey with you as well as the ordinary moments I witness, experience and encounter in my daily life.  Let us journey together.  Let our journey begins.  let each of our unique soul's story unfolds like a rose opens her petals, revealing her heart. 
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