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  Word of God  
 
Lift up your eyes on high and see:
who created these?'
Isaiah 40:26
 


If the world is founded on reason, wisdom, and science,
and is filled with orderly beauty,
then it must owe its origin and order
to none other than to God.

 
St Athanasius, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Bless the Lord all his works.
Psalm 103:23
 


God is above all things as Father,

through all things through his Word,
in all things in the Holy Spirit.

 
St. Athanasius, 4th century

 
 
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May the Lord rejoice in his works.
Psalm 104:31
 


Be praised my Lord
through Sister Moon and the stars;
in heaven you formed them clear, precious and beautiful.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
May the Lord rejoice in his works.
Psalm 104:31
 


Be praised my Lord for Mother Earth:
abundant source, all life sustaining;
she feeds us bread and fruit and gives us flowers.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God fixed the ordered seasons...
so that people might find God.
Acts 17:26,27
 


Be praised my Lord for the gift of life;
for changing dusk and dawn;
for touch, and scent, and song.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
All you winds, bless the Lord.
Daniel 3:65
 


Be praised my Lord for 'brother wind',
for air and clouds and the skies of every season.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
O Lord, how manifold are your works!

In wisdom you have made them all.
   
Psalm 104:24
 


Be praised my Lord
for all your creation serving you joyfully.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
How great are your works, O Lord.
Psalm 2:5
 


Only wonder can comprehend God's incomprehensible power.

 
St. Maximus the Confessor, 7th century

 

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