Love Champion artist, Michael Fries, performing Canticle of the Sun written by Marty Haugen. This was recorded on 10/2/21 and is dedicated to the life of St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226). This recording was made to commemorate the Feast of Saint Francis in 2021. May the spirit of St. Francis live on to eternity, leading us to take care of Mother Nature and the poorest among us. For more information on Michael Fries or Love Champion please visit www.michaelfries.com or www.iamlovechampion.com.

One of the most venerated religious figures in history, the patron saint of italy
Born circa 1182 died October 3rd 1226

In 1224 he received the stigmata making him the first person in Christian Tradition to bear the wounds of christ. This stigmata was noted to have happened after a 40 day fast in preparation of Michaelmas (September 29th)

Died requesting a reading of psalm 142.

While in prison a severe illness provoked him to change his life, further edifying my belief that brushes with death can and often do provoke religious fervor.

I present to you the Canticle of the Sun written by St. Francis shortly before his death dedicated to St. Francis and the heavenly father whom as is said in the song, “no man is worthy to mention your name.”