Showing posts with label Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon. Show all posts

Thursday, January 17, 2013

WELCOME, BROTHER SUN

 

When I woke up this morning, the bright light shining through the windows caused me to squint and had me baffled for a spell, but then I remembered the light came from the sun. It's been so long since we've seen sunlight (and shadows, those dark things) that I'd forgotten.  Good to see you again, Brother Sun.
Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour,
Of You Most High, he bears the likeness.


(From Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon - St Francis of Assisi)
UPDATE:
We praise You, Lord, for Sister Moon and the stars,
in the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.
Tonight was the first night I've seen the moon and stars for quite a while.