Lent 2014 Day 5

Be praised Good Lord for Brother Sun

who brings us each new day.

Be praised for Sister Moon: white

beauty bright and fair, with wandering

stars she moves through the night.

Be praised my Lord for Brother Wind,

for air and clouds and the skies of every season.

Be praised for Sister Water: humble,

helpful, precious, pure; she cleanses

us in rivers and renews us in rain.

Be praised my Lord for Brother fire:

he purifies and enlightens us.

Be praised my Lord for Mother Earth:

abundant source, all life sustaining;

she feeds us bread and fruit and gives us flowers.

[this and home page photo taken by Olivia Finston-Fox]

- St. Francis of Assisi

A suggestion for meditation and prayer:

Go outside right now and search for a glimpse of God's good creation.  

I think you'll know it when you see it!