Canticle of the Creatures: The Flow of Creation

Genesis 1:14-19 And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. God made two greatContinue reading “Canticle of the Creatures: The Flow of Creation”

The Canticle of the Creatures: Context

As we start a new year, we are also starting a new series for Ongoing Formation.  January 2025 marks the start of the third of four consecutive Centenary years that are being observed across the entire Franciscan family.  The first year focused on the Later Rule and the Christmas celebration at Greccio.  The second onContinue reading “The Canticle of the Creatures: Context”

Petition and Supplication

Introduction:The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.– Amen. God, come to my assistance:– Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: -As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen. Hymn: Just a Closer WalkContinue reading “Petition and Supplication”

Thanksgiving and Praise

Invitatory:The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit-Amen. Lord, open my lips.-And my mouth shall praise your name. Antiphon: He is my God and my Shepherd, and I will follow His Way. In the morning, Lord, I will pray to you. I will place myself before you and hope in your Mercy. Please, Lord, hearContinue reading “Thanksgiving and Praise”