Tag Archives: nature
Nature: Our First Ancestor
What if the land is our original ancestor? Continue Reading Nature: Our First Ancestor
A Sacramental Reality: Weekly Summary
The bread and the wine together are stand-ins for the very elements of the universe. Continue Reading A Sacramental Reality: Weekly Summary
Sacramental Vision
The more we cultivate intimacy with the natural world, the more we discover about God’s presence. Continue Reading Sacramental Vision
A Promise for All Creation
We are Easter people, and we are called to celebrate the whole earth as the body of Christ. Continue Reading A Promise for All Creation
A Part of Nature
In the contemplation of the earth, I know that I am surrounded by the love of God. Continue Reading A Part of Nature
Restoring Relationships
It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. Continue Reading Restoring Relationships
Sensing Nature
Contemplating Creation Sensing Nature Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Fr. Richard explores how a creation-centered spirituality offers a natural openness to the type of sensing that comes from contemplation: Creation spirituality reveals our human arrogance, and maybe that’s why we are afraid of it. Maybe that’s why we’re afraid to believe that God has spoken to… Continue Reading Sensing Nature
The Dance of Life
Contemplating Creation The Dance of Life Monday, October 11, 2021 Indigenous People’s Day Father Richard views Francis of Assisi (1182–1226) as a prime example of someone who discovered within himself the universal connectedness of creation. Francis addressed animals and nature as spiritual beings who are part of reality’s harmony. [1] Today, we share wisdom about… Continue Reading The Dance of Life
Contemplating Creation
Contemplating Creation Contemplating Creation Sunday, October 10, 2021 Praise the Lord from the earth, Sea monsters and all deeps; Fire and hail, snow and clouds; Stormy wind, fulfilling God’s word; Mountains and all hills; Fruit trees and all cedars; Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and winged fowl; Let them praise the name of the Lord, For God’s name alone is exalted; God’s glory… Continue Reading Contemplating Creation