Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph

We remember that this year is the 800 anniversary of St. Francis’ Canticle of Creation.  As Pope Francis stated in his encyclical, Laudato Si:  Care for Our Common Home, “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. “Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with colored flowers and herbs”.  Let us ponder Francis’ words reflecting on our Brothers and Sisters Water, Wind, Fire and Moon.