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The Life and Words of St. Francis of Assisi
The Life and Words of St Francis of Assisi Author:Ira Peck "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" — Be praised, my Lord, with all Your creatures, — Especially Sir Brother Sun, — Who is daylight, and by him You shed light on us... — Be praised, my Lord, from Sister Moon and the Stars, — in heaven You have formed them clear and bright and fair. — from "The Canticle of Brother Sun" — Joyously St. Francis poured forth his lov... more »ing hymn to a loving God. From the sun to the lowliest earthworm, Francis saw everything in nature as part of God's work. His message was a call to peace, gentleness, simplicity. It is a message that still rings in the mind and heart of modern man.« less