* This short anthology of the writings of St. Francis includes a wide sampling of his writings. Of general interest here is the transcendent Canticle of the Sun, a prayer which lucidly describes a universe alive with joy, and praises 'Brother Sun...Sister Moon...Mother Earth'.
Also available at this site is the Little Flowers of St. Francis.
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
Part I. Admonitions, Rules, Etc.
I. Words of Admonition of Our Holy Father St. Francis
II. Salutation of the Virtues
III. On Reverence For the Lord's Body and on the Cleanliness of the Altar
IV. Rules of the Friars Minor
Second Rule of the Friars Minor
V. Fragments From the Rule of the Sisters of St. Clare