The Canticle Garden is a gathering place for all as we work together to care for our common home.
Today, however, we have to realize that a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment, so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.
Pope Francis
Responding to Laudato Si'
We invite you to consider partnering with Works of Mercy Ministry as we respond to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform with our Canticle Garden on the grounds of the St. Coletta Wisconsin St. Francis Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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The Canticle Garden is a place to deepen your faith through simultaneous connection with God and nature.
It is a pilgrim site - a sacred place for all to gather in devotion, the spirit of Laudato Si' and environmental justice.​
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
St. Francis of Assisi
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The Canticle Garden
The Canticle Garden is a place to deepen your faith through simultaneous connection with God and nature. It is a pilgrim site - a sacred place for all to gather in devotion, the spirit of Laudato Si' and environmental justice.
The Canticle of Creation Prayer
​(by Saint Francis of Assisi)
O Most High, all-powerful, good Lord God,
to you belong praise, glory,
honor and all blessing.
Be praised, my Lord, for all your creation
and especially for our Brother Sun,
who brings us the day and the light;
he is strong and shines magnificently.
O Lord, we think of you when we look at him.
Be praised, my Lord, for Sister Moon,
and for the stars
which you have set shining and lovely
in the heavens.
Be praised, my Lord,
for our Brothers Wind and Air
and every kind of weather
by which you, Lord,
uphold life in all your creatures.
Be praised, my Lord, for Sister Water,
who is very useful to us,
and humble and precious and pure.
Be praised, my Lord, for Brother Fire,
through whom you give us light in the darkness:
he is bright and lively and strong.
Be praised, my Lord,
for Sister Earth, our Mother,
who nourishes us and sustains us,
bringing forth
fruits and vegetables of many kinds
and flowers of many colors.
Be praised, my Lord,
for those who forgive for love of you;
and for those
who bear sickness and weakness
in peace and patience
- you will grant them a crown.
Be praised, my Lord, for our Sister Death,
whom we must all face.
I praise and bless you, Lord,
and I give thanks to you,
and I will serve you in all humility.
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