The Life of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano, the First Book, Chapter 21: One day he came to a village called Alviano to preach the word of God. Going up to a higher place where all could see him, he called for silence. All remained silent and stood reverently. But a large number ofContinue reading “The Canticle of Creation: Kinship”
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Canticle of the Creatures: The Goodness of God and Creation
The Life of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano, The First Book, Chapter 29: Even for worms he had a warm love, since he had read this text about the Savior: “I am a worm and not a man.” That is why he used to pick them up from the road and put them inContinue reading “Canticle of the Creatures: The Goodness of God and Creation”
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