In His Goodness to
All, God Gives Order and Harmony to the World
Let us fix our gaze
on the Father and Creator of the whole world, and let us hold on to his peace
and blessings, his splendid and surpassing gifts. Let us contemplate him in our
thoughts and with our mind’s eye reflect upon the peaceful and restrained unfolding
of his plan; let us consider the care with which he provides for the whole of
his creation.
By his direction the
heavens are in motion, and they are subject to him in peace. Day and night
fulfil the course he has established without interfering with each other. The
sun, the moon and the choirs of stars revolve in harmony at his command in
their appointed paths without deviation. By his will the earth blossoms in the
proper seasons and produces abundant food for men and animals and all the
living things on it without reluctance and without any violation of what he has
arranged.
The seasons, spring,
summer, autumn and winter, follow one another in harmony. The quarters from
which the winds blow function in due season without the least deviation. And
the ever-flowing springs, created for our health as well as our enjoyment,
unfailingly offer their breasts to sustain human life. The tiniest of living
creatures meet together in harmony and peace. The great Creator and Lord of the
universe commanded all these things to be established in peace and harmony, in
his goodness to all, and in overflowing measure to us who seek refuge in his
mercies through our Lord Jesus Christ; to him be glory and majesty for ever and
ever. Amen.
Source: The Liturgy of the Hours – Office of
Readings
From letter
to the Corinthians by Pope St Clement I
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