The Universal Sister-Brotherhood in St. Francis and the Canticle of the Creatures
A Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary
Join us for a special program marking the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures, the timeless hymn composed by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1225. One of the earliest works of Italian literature, the Canticle celebrates all of creation, from Brother Sun and Sister Moon to Mother Earth, inviting us to see the world as a sacred community.
The featured presentation will be delivered by Bro. William Hugo, OFM Cap., Vicar Provincial, Provincial Director of Initial Formation, and Director of Fraternal Collaboration. His talk explores Francis’s vision of creation as a universal sister-brotherhood linking all creatures through a shared Creator, tracing the composition of the Canticle and its profound spiritual message, including Francis’s striking reference to “Sister Death.”
Through music, readings, and reflection, this event invites participants to rediscover the enduring beauty and relevance of Francis’s vision eight centuries later.
Free and Open to the Public: Registration Is Required and limited.
