This St. Francis of Assisi Plaque beautifully depicts in bronze the patron saint of animals and the environment (1181-1226). This plaque is the ideal gift for pet owners, outdoor enthusiasts, and those concerned about the world’s environmental health and ecological future. A wonderful gift for first communion, confirmation, birthday, and the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th.
A Solid Bronze Plaque in Three Sizes
Available in three sizes – small (p7k), medium (p5m), and large (p28g), this solid bronze plaque is designed to hang easily on any wall at home or in the office. This plaque – wonderfully designed and forged by a master goldsmith in Germany – is a worthy and reverent depiction of the world’s most favorite saint, the perfect gift for that special “Francis” in your life!
The World’s Patron Saint
In his depiction on this plaque, Francis bears the wounds of the stigmata (the five holy wounds of Christ’s Passion) while he preaches to the birds of the air and the fish of the sea. Francis encountered God in all of God’s creation and is now honored as the patron saint of animals, ecology and the environment (as well as the city of San Francisco, the Archdiocese of Denver, the state of Colorado, and many other causes!) The fact that Pope Francis has taken his name from St. Francis of Assisi would seem to indicate that he is embarking on a program of radical reform of the Church which calls to mind Christ’s mystical commission to Francis from the crucifix of San Damiano in 1204 to “rebuild my church.” This is indeed a gift for every occasion and event.
In late 1224 Saint Francis of Assisi composed The Canticle of the Sun (also known as the Laudes Creaturarum – “Praise of the Creatures”) in his native Italian dialect of Umbrian. This hymn to creation is considered to be among the first works of literature, if not the first, composed in the Italian language. The Canticle of the Sun praises and thanks God for all of creation and for such creatures as “Brother Fire” and “Sister Water”. All creatures, including the birds of the sky and the beasts of the field, were for Saint Francis all our brothers and sisters. According to tradition, the first time this canticle was sung in its entirety was by Francis and Brothers Angelo and Leo, two of his original companions, as Francis lay dying. The final verse praising “Sister Death” was added only a few minutes before his death.
Most high, all powerful, all good Lord! All praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing.
To you, alone, Most High, do they belong. No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name.
Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and you give light through him. And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendor! Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness.
Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens you have made them bright, precious and beautiful.
Be praised, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, and clouds and storms, and all the weather, through which you give your creatures sustenance.
Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure.
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.
During the World Environment Day 1982, Pope John Paul II said that the care and love which St. Francis showed for all of creation stands as an ongoing challenge to contemporary Catholics
not to behave like dissident predators where nature is concerned, but to assume responsibility for it, taking all care so that everything stays healthy and integrated, so as to offer a welcoming and friendly environment even to those who succeed us.
Eight years later on the occasion of the World Day of Peace, the same Pope asserted that St. Francis of Assisi
offers Christians an example of genuine and deep respect for the integrity of creation…As a friend of the poor who was loved by God’s creatures, Saint Francis invited all of creation – animals, plants, natural forces, even Brother Sun and Sister Moon – to give honor and praise to the Lord. The poor man of Assisi gives us striking witness that when we are at peace with God we are better able to devote ourselves to building up that peace with all creation which is inseparable from peace among all peoples…It is my hope that the inspiration of Saint Francis will help us to keep ever alive a sense of “fraternity” with all those good and beautiful things which Almighty God has created.
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