Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

SKU: GI.G-9535

UPC: 785147953500. English, Latin. Text Source: Gloria from the Ordinary of the Mass, alt., Prayer of St. Francis, attr. Francis of Assisi, 1181–1226. Text by St. Francis of Assisi.

SKU: PL.0039

Robert Roth has created a moving hymn-anthem for this beloved text from St. Francis of Assisi. The organ introduction hints at the musical material to follow and the first verse is in four parts a cappella. The second and third verses feature the men and women respectively while the fourth verse places the melody in the tenor voice. The climactic fifth verse features a descant for a few voices and the melody for the rest of the choir in unison. The harmonic setting is of interest as the second half of each verse is more chromatic in style. This anthem would be appropriate for general use as well as a choral prayer.

SKU: GI.G-9690

UPC: 785147969006. English. Text Source: Attr. Francis of Assisi, 1181–1226, Tr. Unknown, alt. Text by St. Francis of Assisi.

SKU: SU.26010041

Vocal/Chorus ScoreFor vocal quartet, piano trio, and clarinet, in five movements, sets the text of the Cantico delle Creature (Canticle of Creation) by St. Francis of Assisi (1181/82-1226), one the first extant writings in Italian (Umbrian) dialect rather than the official Latin. Many composers have set it to music, including Franz Liszt, William Walton, and Amy Beach. The first movement praises the Almighty, the second natural elements such as wind, fire, and water, the third ponders death and sickness, the fourth is an ode to earth that sustains life and its flowers that provide beauty, and the last returns to praising the Lord and reiterating the message of humility dear to St. Francis. Throughout the work, passages from the traditional Prayer of St. Francis/Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace interject their own commentary, meditating on topics such as forgiveness, consolation, and harmony. S, MS, T, B soli, Clarinet, Violin, Violoncello & Piano Duration: 28’ Composed: 2014 Published by: Michele Caniato Music.

SKU: SU.80101453

Three Sound-Poems after Paintings by Andreas Willscher (2017) are dedicated to organist Philip Hartmann and the art-loving community of the Pauluskirche in Ulm, Germany. The music is inspired by three paintings by German composer (and artist) Andreas Willscher (b. 1955). The pieces take their musical shapes and colors from the specific details of the paintings. The three paintings represent different styles: a landscape, a religious theme, and an abstract. The first movement, Sonnenfeld (Sun Field), is inspired by a bright painting of the sun illuminating the green field behind the composer's small house in Sainte-Radegonde (Dordogne/Perigord, France). A resplendent and majestic section of full sun harmonies surrounds a middle section with more motion. The second movement, Gebet des Hl. Franziskus (Prayer of St. Francis), is inspired by a painting showing St. Francis of Assisi in prayer. Francis has been a frequent theme in Willscher's music since his appointment at a young age as organist of St. Francis Church in Hamburg. The third movement, Laetare (Rejoice), is inspired by an vibrant abstract painting comprised of bold colors. The alternation of the blocks of rich color are mirrored in the block harmonic shifts in the movement, which is a moto perpetuo, building towards the organ's fullest sounds. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 11' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: GI.G-8457

UPC: 785147845706. English. Text Source: Attr. Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone (St. Francis of Assisi), 1181–1226. Text by Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone.

Here is a refreshing, alternative setting of the beloved prayer! Much of the piece features unaccompanied SATB writing, with intermittent harmonic support from the piano. A short, easy refrain for the assembly is sung in unison with the choir.

SKU: GI.G-5958

ISBN 9781579992095. Text by Gilbert Ostdiek.

Focusing on the lives of saints and other holy people, Journey of the Sacred is a series of books and music created to guide members of small faith communities on their own sacred journeys. Unlike many other guides of this kind, Journey of the Sacred incorporates music into each session with a pre-recorded CD for singing along to chosen hymns and songs. Each journey offers six sessions consisting of prayer, Scripture, writings by the particular saint or holy person, reflection, silence, sharing, and an experience by a modern-day person that ties into the session's theme. Each session also allows for a going forth in action for the group or individual. One book is needed for each member of the small faith community. One CD is needed for the entire group. Although created for small group sessions, this series also may be used for individual meditation. Journeys may be used in any order. Rosemary Bleuher is Associate Director for Adult Formation for the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois and is known nationally for her work in small faith communities. Denise La Giglia is a spiritual director, musician, and recording artist from the Chicago area. Rev. Dennis Paul is a priest of the diocese of Joliet and ministers at St. Mary Nativity. Robert Piercy is the Catechetical Coordinator for GIA Publications, Inc. .