Preserve the Beauty of God’s Creations

THE CANTICLE OF THE CREATURES

Most high omnipotent good Lord,
to Thee Praise, glory, honour,
and every benediction,
To Thee alone Most High
do they belong.

And no man is worthy
to pronounce Thy Name.

Praise be to Thee my Lord
with all Thy creatures.

Especially for Master Brother Sun
Who illuminates the day for us,
And Thee Most High he manifests.

Praise be to Thee my Lord
for Sister Moon and for the stars.

In heaven Thou hast formed them,
shining, precious, fair.

Praise be to Thee, my Lord
for Brother Wind,
For air and clouds, clear sky
and all the weathers
Through which Thou sustainest
all Thy creatures.

Praise be to Thee my Lord
for Sister Water.

She is useful and humble,
precious and pure.

Praise be to Thee my Lord
for Brother Fire.

Through him our night
Thou dost enlighten,

And he is fair and merry,
boisterous and strong.

Praise be to Thee my Lord
for our sister, Mother Earth,
Who nourishes and sustains us all,
Bringing forth divers fruits,
and many-colored flowers and herbs.

Praise be to Thee my Lord
for those who pardon grant
for love of Thee
And bear infirmity and tribulation.

Blessed be those who live in peace,
For by Thee Most High
they shall be crowned.

Praise be to Thee my Lord
for our Sister Bodily Death
From whom no living man can flee;
Woe to them who die in mortal sin
But blessed they who shall be found
in Thy Most Holy Will;
To them the second death
can do no harm.

Oh bless and praise my Lord
all creatures,
And thank and serve Him
in deep humility.

— St. Francis of Assisi