Canticle
Stations
It
is with You
we
journey O Christ to a cruciform
lifestyle that
honors
Integrity
of Creation
| These Canticle
Stations were inspired by dialogue between Carol Tookey and Joyce Wilding
during Joyce’s TSSF formation process in 2006. We wanted to “ritualize” a meditation that
reflects the beauty of all creation and offers penitential prayers for better
care of God’s world. St. Francis’ Canticle
of Brother Sun provided the key topics in this meditation. Eric Doyle’s book, St. Francis and The
Story of Brotherhood (see notes with slide #14 to learn more about this
book) influenced the focus of many phrases on each slide. We hope individuals
and groups who use this meditation will find meaningful penitential and
celebratory components that exclaim:
"O God be Praised for gifts of all Creation! O God, help us examine what
we've done. May our examination
and petitions help our conversion and healing of the earth. |
|
| On June 30, 2007 at
TSSF Provincial Convocation, Joyce will introduce the meditation, then show
six minutes of AWAKENING THE DREAMER DVD that is based on the New
Universe Story. This film
shows the beauty of earth and why humans must change how they live to reduce
negative impact on the biosphere. |
|
| After we view the
short (two plus minutes) Canticle Stations PPT show with music, we will hear
several responses to each slide and
discuss what Franciscans can do to expand our attention to Integrity of
Creation. Our reflections and
responses will help us affirm: |
|
| We adore you, O
Christ, and we bless you - by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. |
|
| Note: We may conclude our meditations by viewing
(four minute) PPT show - nature photos that illustrate Psalm 104, the
Creation Psalm that enriches our awe and respect for God’s world! And
just as there much diversity in God’s Creation, there is much diversity in
reflections in the next 13 slides... |
|
| These
Canticle Stations were inspired by dialogue between Carol Tookey and Joyce
Wilding during Joyce’s TSSF formation process in 2006. We wanted to “ritualize” a meditation that
reflects the beauty of all creation and offers penitential prayers for better
care of God’s world. St. Francis’ Canticle
of Brother Sun provided the key topics in this meditation. Eric Doyle’s book, St. Francis and The
Story of Brotherhood (see notes with slide #14 to learn more about this
book) influenced the focus of many phrases on each slide. We hope individuals
and groups who use this meditation will find meaningful penitential and
celebratory components that exclaim:
"O God be Praised for gifts of all Creation! O God, help us examine what
we've done. May our examination
and petitions help our conversion and healing of the earth. |
|
| On June 30, 2007 at
TSSF Provincial Convocation, Joyce will introduce the meditation, then show
six minutes of AWAKENING THE DREAMER DVD that is based on the New
Universe Story. This film
shows the beauty of earth and why humans must change how they live to reduce
negative impact on the biosphere. |
|
| After we view the
short (two plus minutes) Canticle Stations PPT show with music, we will hear
several responses to each slide and
discuss what Franciscans can do to expand our attention to Integrity of
Creation. Our reflections and
responses will help us affirm: |
|
| We adore you, O
Christ, and we bless you - by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. |
|
| Note: We may conclude our meditations by viewing
(four minute) PPT show - nature photos that illustrate Psalm 104, the
Creation Psalm that enriches our awe and respect for God’s world! And
just as there much diversity in God’s Creation, there is much diversity in
reflections in the next 13 slides... |
|