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SOMETHING TO THINK AND PRAY ABOUT THIS WEEK
Communing with Nature
During this time of the year, I notice myself withdrawing from the busy pace of the world to seek quiet time for reflection. Nature is integral to my daily spiritual life. In the sacred space of the natural world, I feel a profound sense of what it means to be part of the web of life – to belong to a bigger cosmic consciousness.
For me, my intimate connection to God in nature is the Holy Spirit in action. I have long held a strong connection to all living things on the planet. My desire to live in a more sustainable, conscious way is how I respond to the call of Laudato Si’ to have an ecological conversion.
A nature-based approach to spirituality could hold the solution to our feelings of alienation and disconnection from the Church, our global community and even our role in the current global climate change crisis. As we make it our intention to restore this connection in order to overcome the current socio-ecological crises that threaten our survival as a species on the planet, we also deepen our own faith. As Thomas Berry wisely observed, ‘The destiny of humans cannot be separated from the destiny of the earth.
Excerpted from The Sacred Heart Messenger, December 2021
We Remember At This Time…
We are now well into our Advent journey and may be rushing around trying to prepare for Christmas. With so many things calling our attention, it’s easy to get caught up in the endless to-do lists. This time of Advent is a chance to slow down, reflect, and make room for the profound gift of Christ’s presence in our lives.
Jesus came as a tiny baby, humble and simple, not expecting anything grand from us but our love, attention, and openness. The joy of Christmas is found not in how well everything is done but in how we open ourselves to the love He offers.
May this Advent be a time of peaceful preparation and spiritual renewal, where we remember that the heart of the season is all about inviting Him in.
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