St Francis The Canticle of the Creatures – Death where is your victory?

We started our reflection on this Canticle with the focus of Sun and Moon and the four elements earth, air (wind), fire and water. In medieval times all matter was composed of these elements. Our second reflection looked at pardon and peace, from the broadest of canvases we moved to human relationship, our third and final reflection on the Canticle of the Creatures faces death.

These words were composed in the time of Francis’ declining health and facing death. These words are a stark reminder of the reality of life and that life comes to an end, we cannot escape death.

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