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The Canticle of the Sun

Also known as Canticle of the Creatures and Laudes Creaturarum (Praise of the Creatures)
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The Canticle of the Sun is a religious song written by St. Francis of Assisi in the Umbrian dialect of Italian.

It is one of the earliest works of literature in the Italian language with a known author.

The canticle praises God through the elements of nature such as 'Brother Sun', 'Sister Moon', 'Brother Wind', 'Sister Water', 'Brother Fire', and 'Sister Mother Earth'.

It reflects Francis' personal theology, emphasizing the unity and interconnectedness of all creation and his reverence for nature and the poor.

The canticle was composed while Francis was recovering from an illness at San Damiano and was first sung in its entirety on his deathbed.

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Fr. Mike Schmitz
quotes St. Francis of Assisi's prayer to illustrate the solidarity among all creatures.
Day 49: We Are Created For Worship (2025)

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