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An Illustration of St. Francis preaching to the birds. Drawn on Adobe Illustrator. One of the greatest mystics, a western version of Siddhartha. A prince who renounced status and riches to live in service, simplicity and devotion. Some thought him mad but he was drunk with divinity.

What did the saint say to the birds? “Praise Him likewise for the food He provides for you without your working for it, for the songs He has taught you, for your numbers that His blessing has multiplied, for your species which He preserved in the ark of olden times, and for the realm of the air He has reserved for you.

“God sustains you without your having to reap or sow. He gives you fountains and streams to drink from, mountains and hills in which to take refuge, and tall trees in which to build your nests. Although you do not know how to sew or spin, He gives to you and your little ones the clothing you need.

“How the Creator must love you to grant you such favors! So, my sister birds, do not be ungrateful, but continually praise him who showers blessings upon you.”