Canticle of the Creatures (Part 1)

The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard · Mar 18, 2026 · 11m

In this meditation, I reflect on the Canticle of the Creatures, the beautiful prayer written by St. Francis of Assisi, as we mark the 800th anniversary of his death.

Francis is remembered for his deep sense of kinship with all living things, and this ancient canticle celebrates the great family of creation. In this first reflection, we turn our attention to two of the most familiar companions in the sky: Brother Sun and Sister Moon.

We begin by settling into stillness and becoming aware of the breath. As the mind grows quieter, the images of sun and moon invite us to reflect on the rhythms…