“How shall we live? Welcoming to all.”
— Mechtild of Magdeburg
Preaching to Birds and Squirrels
A new sculpture called “Saint Francis and the Birds” was recently celebrated among neighbors at Pilgrim Place in Claremont, California, a senior community committed to justice and peace. Commissioned by Mary Ann and Frederic Brussat, co-founders of Spirituality & Practice, this sculpture was born of art templates from the late artist Frederick Franck.
This fresh interpretation of the saint sweeps the eye upward in a feeling of celebratory movement, gratitude, and hospitality. Here Saint Francis welcomes a panoply of birds circling and hovering about his uplifted arms. You can almost hear the saint preaching to these exuberant birds, calling out to them, “My little sisters the birds . . .” Click here to read more
I love this sculpture Patricia & appreciated H is for Hospitality. No walls physical or out of fear. I’m with you friend on embracing all life with hospitality! ❤️
Vickie Keeling-Wallace 573-823-3878 cell
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Vickie, you are an example of hospitality yourself—the way you invite small, wild animals and birds to feast at your house! You live the St. Francis way!