Daily Devotion - Friday, May 22

Remembering Others This Weekend

“The Lord is faithful to all his promises
and loving toward all he has made.”
--A Song from the Scriptures

As we move toward race weekend in the greater Indy area, it is appropriate to remember the weekend is a time to remember and honor those who have done and do so much to keep us free. Downtown Indianapolis is known for its many great tributes to veterans. It is also good to remember the saints who surround us and sustain us — the great cloud of witnesses as they are called in Scripture. St. Francis of Assisi first shared today’s prayer centuries ago. Here is an excerpt from Canticle of the Sun.

Most High, all-powerful and good Father,
To you belong all praises, all glory, honor and blessing!
To you alone do they belong, for no mere man is worthy to mention your name.

Praised are you, my Lord,
Through all your creation – especially Brother Sun.
He is the day and through him you give us light.

Praised are you, my Lord,
Through Sister Moon, and all the stars.
There in the heavens, you formed them, clear-shining, precious and lovely!

May the sun, the moon and all the activities of the holiday weekend bring you reminders of God’s continued care.

--Ben Keckler
05.22.09