Day 5

Be praised Good Lord for Brother Sun
who brings us each new day.

Be praised for Sister Moon: white
beauty bright and fair, with wandering
stars she moves through the night.

Be praised my Lord for Brother Wind,
for air and clouds and the skies of every season.

Be praised for Sister Water: humble,
helpful, precious, pure; she cleanses
us in rivers and renews us in rain.

Be praised my Lord for Brother fire:
he purifies and enlightens us.

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

A suggestion for meditation and prayer:

Go outside right now and search for a glimpse of God's good creation. 
I think you'll know it when you see it!
Pastor Patty Fox 40 days with 40 Christian mystics

I'm most comfortable with Christianity that embraces all aspects of nature and creation, I'm with Bob Seeger in that I see a forest as a cathedral. It's difficult to be in tune with the natural world when you're working 12 hour shifts on an isolation Ward but there are two parts of my which I try to savour. Firstly the walk into walk. There's some very mature trees on route which means for those 10 minutes in the morning walking in from my car is hear birdsong- it's so loud you wouldn't believe it in such a built up area. Secondly the walk back to my car. The cool night air hits me as soon as I walk outside- I especially love it if it's raining a bit! It's so refreshing after being indoors for so long. I often wonder how my patients must feel, some of whom will have been inside for weeks, taking those first steps outside.