It is recommended to pray the Chaplet outdoors and with a Rosary at hand. More information on the chaplet can be found at bit.ly/lschaplet
Pray the verses from the Canticle of the Creatures that praise God through the 4 elements and all creatures 10 times each (following the Rosary beads). Namely:
- Praised be You, my Lord, through all Your Creatures x10
Glory Be and/or Laudato Si’ refrain
- Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Air. x10
Glory Be and/or Laudato Si’ refrain
- Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water. x10
Glory Be and/or Laudato Si’ refrain
- Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire. x10
Glory Be and/or Laudato Si’ refrain
- Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Mother Earth. x10
Glory Be and/or Laudato Si’ refrain
[Optional] A short reflection and sensorial exercise could introduce each of the 4 elements.
Suggested format: You might begin the Chaplet with an introductory song of praise such as Laudate Omnes Gentes or Hallelujah. Followed by contemplating creation, spending time in prayerful silence contemplating God’s artwork in creation using your different senses. After praying the Chaplet close with an Our Father or another creation centered prayer.
An extended version of the Chaplet could also include the following verses:
- The Gratitude Verses: Thank You, my Lord, for all Your creatures/ Brother Air/ Sister Water/Brother Fire/ Sister Mother Earth.... x10
The Repentance verses: Sorry, my Lord, for my abuse of all Your creatures/ Brother Air/ Sister Water/ Brother Fire/ Sister Mother Earth. X10