Brother Sun, Sister Moon: The Life and Legacy of St Francis of Assisi
Sharon Grenham-Thompson visits sites in Assisi and Rome to explore the life and legacy of St Francis of Assisi.
St Francis of Assisi is one of the world's most popular saints. This medieval mystic and patron of animals and ecology has found a special place in the lives of people of many different faith traditions today. His commitment to a life of poverty and rejection of material possessions strikes a chord with those seeking a sense of spirituality in the modern world.
The Revd Sharon Grenham-Thompson journeys to Assisi accompanied by Kantos Chamber Choir to explore the life and legacy of this remarkable man. She follows in the footsteps of St Francis, visiting the sites that have become associated with his life and meets men and women who have chosen to follow his path.
Kantos Chamber Choir, directed by Ellie Slorach, sing hymns and sacred music inspired St Francis and Franciscan spirituality in sacred spaces in Rome and Assisi.
Producer: Katharine Longworth.
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Duration: 01:55
Music sung by Cantos Chamber Choir in Sunday Worship from Assisi
This programme was not scripted but was recorded on location.
Music sung by the Cantos Chamber Choir in this edition of Sunday Worship is as follows:
All creatures of our God and King (Lasst Uns Erfreuen)
Karitas β Hildegard of Bingen
Ubi Caritas - Ola Gjeilo
Canticle of the Creatures β sung by Friar Alessandro
Deep peace of the running waves (A Gaelic Blessing) β John Rutter
Pater Noster (Lordβs Prayer) β Chant
Ave Verum β Byrd
Peace Β (βA Prayer of St Francis of Β Assisiβ) β Paul Mealor
Be not afraid (βYou shall cross the barren desert) β Bob Dufford
The Lord bless you and keep you β John RutterΒ
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- Sun 29 Jul 2018 08:10ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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