# Meditation on Forgiveness: Canticle of the Creatures (Part 5)

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Podcast: [The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550)
Published: 2026-04-24T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this meditation, I continue our reflection on the Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis, turning to the theme of those who forgive and bring peace. This is Part 5 of the series, moving from the elements of creation into the human experience, and the role we play within it. We begin by settling into the breath, allowing stress and tension to soften. From here, the meditation gently opens into a reflection on compassion, forgiveness and the possibility of peace within ourselves and in the world around us. Through simple phrases joined to the breath, you are invited to cultivate a sense of peace within, and to extend that outward, recognising the impact of even small acts of compassion. This practice is not about perfection, but about intention, choosing, in each moment, to move towards peace rather than conflict. This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you cultivate compassion, forgiveness and a deeper sense of connection. This meditation supports compassion, emotional healing and inner peace. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:09 – Returning to the Canticle 00:30 – Awareness of the wider cosmos 00:40 – The human experience 00:46 – The bell 01:52 – Breathing out tension 03:42 – Entering stillness 05:52 – Breathing out compassion 07:02 – Words of St. Francis 08:42 – Extending compassion outward 09:22 – Breathing in peace 10:06 – Becoming a peacemaker 12:25 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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