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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.
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
Day 49: We Are Created For Worship (2025)
Mentioned as the author of Canticle of the Sun, which is a paraphrase of Psalm 148.
28. Why do molecules pray? Part 2.
