St Francis of Assisi
First Reading: Micah 6.6-8: The Lord has told you, O mortal, what is good and what is asked of you.
Responsorial Psalm: 100. 1-2, 3-4 (R. 5a): The Lord is good; his steadfast love endures for ever.
Response:
Second Reading: Galatians 6: 14-end: I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body.
Gospel Acclamation:
Gospel: Luke 12.22-34: It is the Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom
Hymn: All creatures of our God and King
[Choir of Salisbury Cathedral]
Words: Laudato si, mi Signor (1225) St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), paraphrased by William Henry Draper (1855-1933)
Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN R. Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
1 All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing
alleluia, alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
thou silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
ye clouds that sail in heav'n along,
O praise him, alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
ye lights of evening, find a voice,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
3 Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for thy Lord to hear,
alleluia, alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright,
that givest man us both warmth and light,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4 Dear mother earth, who day by day
unfoldest blessings on our way,
O praise him, alleluia!
The flowers and fruits that in thee grow,
let them his glory also show:
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
5 Let all things their Creator bless,
and worship him in humbleness,
O praise him, alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, three in one,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!