Pr a y e r s f o r Peac e i n Ch r i s t i a n Trad i tio n 62 Be praised, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom You brighten the night . He is beautiful and cheerful, and powerful and strong . Be praised, my Lord, through our sister Mother Earth, who feeds us and rules us, and produces various fruits with colored flowers and herbs . Be praised, my Lord, through those who forgive for love of You ; through those who endure sickness and trial . Happy those who endure in peace, for by You, Most High, they will be crowned . Be praised, my Lord, through our sister Bodily Death, from whose embrace no living person can escape . Woe to those who die in mortal sin ! Happy those she finds doing Your most holy will . The second death can do no harm to them . Praise and bless my Lord, and give thanks, and serve Him with great humility . 8 Attributed to St . Francis of Assisi ( 1181 - 1226 ) . 8
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