ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISIThe article presents the poem "St. Francis of Assisi," by William F. McDonald. First Line: The poor, the flowers and turtle-doves. Last Line: St. Francis, with thy lovers three!MACDONALD, WILLIA...
Francis of Assisi in 1224.The poem is also known as the Laudes Creaturarum (the Canticle of Creatures or Praise of the Creatures).Laudes CreaturarumThe items on the face of the cross appear in the psalm:Altissimu, onnipotente bon Signore, Tue so le laude, la gloria e l'honore et onne...
A song of praise to Brother Sun and Sister Moon, and the beauty of all God’s creation … these are the words of St. Francis of Assisi. “It’s a very important because it’s a very beautiful hymn, and because it’s the oldest text in Italian. It’s the starting point of Italian...
of having to leave the familiar, of being urged by God to leave comfort and calm, and to move ahead—sometimes with people we don’t even know very well, sometimes with little to go on in the way of provisions or supplies.
In the year 1415, while the French Duke of Orleans was imprisoned in the Tower of London, he wrote a Valentine’s Day poem to his wife. It began: On St. Valentine’s day, the lovely sun, Carrying along its lighted candle, Made its way that fine dawn, not long ago, ...
An icon of “Ignatius and the Stars” by Fr. William McNichols is paired with the poem “San Ignacio de Loyola” by Fr. James Janda. Call and Response in St. Ignatius and St. Francis By Brian Purfield A comparison of the spiritual journeys of Francis of Assisi, as seen in the biograph...
December 2 – (NEW)A Very Merry Christmas Prayer: A Sweet Poem of Gratitude for Holiday Joys, Family Traditions, and Baby Jesus December 3 –Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree December 4: (NEW)The Little Red Sleigh December 5:The Miracle of St. Nicholas– write letters to Christ Child/Saint...
This poem is a beautiful and moving tribute to the life of St. Francis of Assisi, a man who dedicated his life to serving the poor and the marginalized. In this analysis, we will explore the themes, imagery, and language used in this poem to understand its deeper meaning and significance...
Francis's celebration of creation and creatures is elaborated and extolled in books, essays, and film. His poem Canticle of All Creatures ( Canticle of Brother Sun ), 1 which he sang to a borrowed melody, is one of the earliest expressions of Italian literature. His love for nature is ...
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