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The Sun and Moon Sing

“Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.” St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Paraphrased by Willam H. Draper, 1919       Good morning, Lord. Spring — … Continue reading

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Fire and Warmth

Fire, used properly, is a blessing. We could say it is a gift from God. “Thou fire so masterful and bright, that givest man both warmth and light, O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!” St. Francis of … Continue reading

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Hard Seasons

“Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God and on him cast your care, O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.” St. Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226) Paraphrase: William Draper, 1919 Wikipedia’s literal translation of St. … Continue reading

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