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A Song from Francis to Clare
.... In 1225,
St Francis' death was approaching.
.... He
was living in a wattle hut in the precincts of the Friay by San Damiano's.
.... It
is while he was there he wrote this song for St Clare and her sisters.
It's Latin title is Audite Poverelle.
.... The
original music is lost. This is our own version which we sing at Ty Mam
Duw
The Essential Good News
Saint Francis - wounded healer
- St Francis
- A Song from Francis to Clare
- A Song from Francis to God
- Portrait of a poor man
- Testament
- Blessing
Saint Clare, the new woman
Saint Colette, Faith in the future
- St Colette
- A letter from Colette
- Testament
- Paul Claudel's Song for Colette
- Henry VIII on Colette
- Blessing
- The Chaplet of St Colette
Listen, little poor ones, whom the Lord has called
who have come together from all parts of the world;
may the truth unite you, so that when you die,
on complete obedience your trust may rely.
Look not to the outside for the life you live;
better far the bounty that the spirit will give.
In great love, I beg you; use God's gifts with grace,
and that those who suffer ills may bear them in peace.
You will sell your burdens at a higher price,
and as queens in heaven you will wear crowns of life.