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Preach the gospel to every creature

PREACHING THE GOSPEL TO EVERY CREATURE

In Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark is speaking to his friend Horatio about his father’s ghost which Hamlet has seen with his very eyes. Horatio is skeptical, of course, while Hamlet appears to be as crazy as a loon throughout most of the play. We know it’s a ruse intended to discover the facts behind his father’s mysterious death. But Hamlet sobers up for a moment to say to his companion “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,...

Canticle of the Sun

CANTICLE OF THE SUN

Translated by Paschal Robinson (public domain) and slightly modernized Here begin the praises of the creatures which Blessed Francis made to the praise and honor of God while he was ill at San Damiano. Most high, most powerful, good Lord,Praise, glory, honor and blessing are yours.To you alone do they belong, most High,And there is none fit to mention you. Praise be to you, my Lord, with all your creatures,Especially to my reverent Brother Sun,who lights up the day, and gives us...

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