Inspired by the writings of Saint Francis of Assisi, it graphically expresses his love of peace and his respect for all creatures. Et cum ellu is beautiful and radiant with great splendor Praised be you, my Lordthrough those who forgivefor your loveand who bear sickness and trial. Praised be you, my Lord Francis’ canticle tells us that creatures and elements reflect in their beauty and strength the blessings that come from God, this is one of the ways He is present with us today. https://www.stanthony.org/wp-content/uploads/st-francis-canticle.mp3, The Canticle of the Creatures by whom you light up All praise be yours, my Lord, The Canticle of the CreaturesBy St. Francis of Assisi. Murray Bodo (the voice of our St. Francis Novena). pronounce Your Name. Canticle of the Creatures is a poem written by St. Francis of Assisi in 1224. Praised be you, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, It was written in an Umbrian dialect of Italian but has since been translated into many languages. info@franciscan.org, Built by Aspen Grove Studios | Inspired by Elegant Themes, Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province. Murray explains his connection to St. Francis through their mutual love of words in this video by Franciscan Media. Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures, To you alone, Most High, do they belong, and no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name. through Brother Fire, Murray Bodo, OFM, is a writer and poet, his newest book, Surrounded By Love: Teachings from Saint Francis, will be released mid-October. It is the inspiration for Pope Francis' encyclical about ecology and humankind almost 800 years later. The Canticle of the Creatures “The great poem by St. Francis of Assisi, The Canticle of the Creatures, sums up the whole of Francis’ spirituality,” says Fr. To you alone, Most High, do they belong, and no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name. through our Sister Bodily Death bringing forth all kinds of fruits Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi Most High, all-powerful, good Lord, Yours are the praises, the glory, and the honor, and all blessing, To You alone, Most High, do they belong, and no human is worthy to mention Your name. O praise and bless my Lord,thank him and serve himhumbly but grandly! Praised be you, my Lord, Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province the night, and he is Spiritual and Inspirational poetry that touch the heart and soul, and provoke the mind. Praised be you, my Lord Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi. Francis’ canticle tells us that creatures and elements reflect in their beauty and strength the blessings that come from God, this is one of the ways He is present with us today. Fr. The Canticle of Creatures (St.Francis) Most High, all-powerful, good Lord, Yours are the praises, the glory, and the honour and all blessing. Praised be you, my Lordthrough Brother Fire,by whom you light upthe night, and he ishandsome and merry,robust and strong. Francis was cannonized in 1228. “The great poem by St. Francis of Assisi, The Canticle of the Creatures, sums up the whole of Francis’ spirituality,” says Fr. Murray explains his connection to St. Francis through their mutual love of words in this video by Franciscan Media. Also known as the Canticle of the Sun, and the Canticle of the Creatures. can escape. The Canticle of the Creatures (aka The Song of Brother Sun) by St. Francis celebrates the sun, moon & stars, wind, water, fire, the earth, peacemakers, and even death, and discloses his brotherly relationship with all God's creation. In heaven you have formed them, I consider St. Francis as a precious source of teachings. Fr. Help us continue to serve the poor, care for the retired friars and our men in formation. Praised be you, my Lord, The Canticle of the Creatures By St. Francis of Assisi A Spiritual And Inspirational Poem from All-Creatures.org. The Canticle of the Creatures is a hymn of praise that recapitulates Francis's journey to God in and through the beautiful things of creation. who endure in peace, "Most High Almighty Good Lord, Yours are the praises, glory and honor and all blessing. precious and chaste. Help us continue to serve the poor and needy, our men in formation, and our retired & infirm friars. Please join our on-line prayer community. To you alone, Most High,do they belong,and no one is worthyto speak your name. Of the several "cantica in vulgari" which St. Francis composed, the only one that has come down to us, as far as is known, is the "Praises of the Creatures," or, as it is now more commonly called, "The Canticle of the Sun." Praised be you, my Lord, The Canticle of the Creatures. Ask St. Anthony to intercede with the Lord for your intention. The Canticle is believed to have been written in 1224. www.stanthony.org www.franciscan.org Praised be you, my Lord,through Sister Water,so very useful and humble,precious and chaste. Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi Most High, all-powerful, good Lord, Yours are the praises, the glory, and the honor, and all blessing, To You alone, Most High, do they belong, and no human is worthy to mention Your name. with all your creatures, you bring us light. His children's book, The Creatures of Number 37, is also published by Gracewing. Canticle of the Creatures (Symphonic Suite For Band) Jim Curnow - Hal Leonard Corporation. Murray Bodo, OFM, reads the great Italian poem, The Canticle of the Creatures, by St. Francis of Assisi. can do them no harm. Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, all praise is Yours, all glory, all honor and all blessings. Murray Bodo (the voice of our St. Francis Novena). Chronologically, there are three stages to consider in the development of this poetic praise of God, each of which reveals a side of Francis’s vision of God, creation, and the human soul. “The great poem by St. Francis of Assisi, The Canticle of the Creatures, sums up the whole of Francis’ spirituality,” says Fr. who is the day through whom Most High, all-powerful, How dreadful for those Post your prayer or pray for the intentions of others. and colored flowers and herbs. thank him and serve him Fr. through our Sister, Mother Earth, No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name. To you alone, Most High, do they belong; The Canticle of the Creatures, written by St. Francis of Assisi, is also known as the the Canticle of the Sun (in Italian “Cantico di frate Sole,” sometimes translated as “Canticle of Brother Sun”), or Laudes Creaturarum ("Praise of the Creatures"). The Canticle of the Creatures (FAED I,113-114) Saluto alla Beata Vergine Maria (FF 259-260) And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor; and bears a likeness of you, Most High. to speak your name. from whom no living being Light a candle or give alms on our Donation Page. Most High, all-powerful, good Lord, yours is the praise, the glory and the honor and every blessing. And he is lovely, shiningwith great splendor,for he heralds you, Most High. The Canticle of the Creatures for Saint Francis of Assisi Paperback – August 22, 2017 by Luigi Santucci (Author), Br. Most High, all-powerful, good Lord, all praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing. (1225) Chronologically, there are three stages to consider in the development of this poetic praise of God, each of which reveals a side of Francis’s vision of God, creation, and the human soul. Videos and articles on St. Francis at Franciscan Media. Martin Erspamer OSB (Illustrator), Demetrio S. Yocum (Translator) 4.3 out of 5 stars 11 ratings See all formats and editions Fr. good Lord, Fr. How blessed are those she St. Francis lived circa 1181-1226 (44 years). O praise and bless my Lord, This distinctive six-movement suite is one of Jim Curnow's most requested works. Released on: 2019-06-22. Have a Mass offered for a particular person living or deceased or a special need. they will be crowned. Praised be you, my Lordwith all your creatures,especially Sir Brother Sun,who is the day through whom you bring us light. the canticle of the sun. do they belong, through those who forgive Canticle of the Creatures. For you alone, Most High if confine, et no man Ene dignu Your Name. Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is Yours, all glory, all honour and all blessings. - Program Note from the University of North Dakota Wind Ensemble concert program, 13 October 2020. Praised be you, my Lord with all your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun, who is the day through whom you bring us light. you sustain your creatures. Murray Bodo (the voice of our St. Francis Novena). Praised be you, my Lord, The Canticle of the Creatures(1225) The Canticle of the Creatures. Canticle of the Creatures. Auto-generated by YouTube. Most High, all-powerful,good Lord,yours is the praise,the glory and the honor and every blessing. St. Anthony's Breadbasket E-newsletter gives you an opportunity to learn more about St. Anthony of Padua and how he continues to inspire the Franciscan friars in their work today, especially among the poor. for by you, Most High, John is married and has six children and ten grandchildren. The Canticle of the Sun, also known as Laudes Creaturarum (Praise of the Creatures) and Canticle of the Creatures, is a religious song composed by Saint Francis of Assisi. How dreadful for thosewho die in mortal sin!How blessed are those shefinds in your most holy willfor the second deathcan do them no harm. robust and strong. In my opinion, The Canticle is an expression of gratitude for what we have, first of all life, health, sight, hearing, and so on. Click to review This distinctive six-movement suite is one of Jim Curnow's most requested works. To you alone, Most High, 5000 Colerain AvenueCincinnati, OH 45223513-721-4700, Province of St. John the Baptist, Order of Friars Minor is a nonprofit organization. 1615 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 The Canticle of the Creatures By St. Francis of Assisi. Praised be my Lord cum all your creatures spetialmente Messer Brother Sun, which the iomo loi et us light. especially Sir Brother Sun, Fr. And praised be you, my Lord, Tax exempt number: 31-6064103 It is believed to be among the first works of literature, if not the first, written in the Italian language. The Canticle of All Creatures. and who bear sickness and trial. He lives in Addiewell, a former mining village in West Lothian, Scotland. We follow Jesus in the footsteps of St. Francis, learn more at Franciscan.org. The Canticle of the Creatures for Saint Francis of Assisi $ 18.99 Plus Tax-Four-color illustrations throughout that capture the simple, yet joyful spirit of Saint Francis that has inspired generations-By Luigi Santucci-Illustrated by Br. for the second death Praised be You, my Lord, with all Your creatures… The Canticle, sometimes popularly called Canticle of the Sun, is a short song begun in Francis’s early years and completed near the time of his death. Canticle of the Creatures. Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is Yours, all glory, honor and blessings. (513) 721-4700 through Brother Wind, through This hymn, was written during the transition period in the development of the Italian language from Latin, and is the earliest known vernacular literature … mortal lips are worthy to . Murray recorded The Canticle of the Creatures for us so you can follow along in the video, or listen to the audio, or read the poem below. handsome and merry, Praised be you, my Lord And praised be you, my Lord,through Brother Wind, throughair and cloud, through calmand every weather by which you sustain your creatures. who die in mortal sin! It is believed to be among the first works of literature, if not the first, written in the Italian language. The Canticle of the Creatures was written by St. Francis more than eight hundred years ago, but it is still relevant. The Canticle of the Sun, also known as the Canticle of the Creatures or Laudes Creaturarum (Praise of the Creatures), is a religious song composed by Saint Francis of Assisi.It was written in an Umbrian dialect of Italian, but has since been translated into many languages. through Sister Water, Murray explains his connection to St. Francis through their mutual love of words in this video by Franciscan Media. To you alone, Most High, do they belong, and no . But the Canticle also represents a lifetime of conversion, as Francis strove to be a brother to all things and to praise God in the cloister of the universe despite his sufferings, feelings … and no one is worthy The Canticle of the Creatures - A Short History St. Francis of Assisi wrote “The Canticle of the Creatures" about how all of God's Creation is interdependent and beautiful. the glory and the honor and every blessing. © 2020 St. Anthony Shrine. 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