Contemplative Worship Team - October 12, 2025
Hope in Focus: Week 2
"In art Francis praises the Artist; whatever he discovers in creatures he guides to the Creator. He rejoices in all the works of the Lord’s hands, and through their delightful display he gazes on their life-giving reason and cause. In beautiful things he discerns Beauty Itself; all good things cry out to him: “The One who made us is the Best.” Following the footprints imprinted on creatures, he follows his Beloved everywhere; out of them all he makes for himself a ladder by which he might reach the Throne. He embraces all things with an intensity of unheard devotion, speaking to them about the Lord and exhorting them to praise Him." -Thomas Celano (13 th c.), Early biographer of St. Francis of Assisi
Scripture References: Genesis 2:15, Genesis 2:4-9, Psalms 85:10-13
From Series: "Contemplative Worship"
Contemplative Worship with The Center for Christian Spirituality in Houston, Texas. A ministry of Chapelwood United Methodist Church
