Look at the picture below of St. Francis. Why do you think St. Francis spoke to the birds of the air? St. Francis wrote a special song praising God for everything he had made in the world: Sun, Moon, Fire, and Water. Share with the children a version of the song (see link below) Task: to write a song based on the gifts of creation, thinking about the love St Francis had for creation.

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