An Ignoble Experiment: Let all things their Creator bless.

2024/10/04

Let all things their Creator bless.

Saint Francis of Assisi had the special grace to see God's gifts everywhere. All of creation revealed the goodness of the Creator and filled Saint Francis with joy and wonder.

That spirit of gratitude and amazement grew and grew as Saint Francis learned more about God. One day, he heard a bluebird singing. He had heard birds chirping before, but this time it was different. Saint Francis recognized in Bluebird's song, the same joy and gratitude he felt in his own heart. This was not just a bird mindlessly tweeting. This was a song of praise from a creature to it's creator.

This revelation made Saint Francis ponder. If a simple bird could compose a masterpiece of praise to the Creator, how much more could we do as the children of God? Bluebird became quite the inspiring sidekick for this saint who went on to compose his own beautiful songs to God.

Today, Bluebird serves as a reminder to be creative in utilizing the gifts God has given us to bring praise and thanksgiving to him.

Keep a reminder of Saint Francis and his Bluebird close by!