DEAR LORD OF HEAVENS AND EARTH
Steven Beumer, FL Lord God of All, guide us ALL to enjoy the awesome world you have laid before us, to not take advantage of it, to not use it for only our own gain, to not use beyond repair for future generations. Lead us to not follow the path of our own conceited desires, but to follow the path of righteousness. (read in full) |
HUMAN: PROPERTY AGENTS EMPLOYED BY GOD
Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, Diocese of the Armenian Church In one of our hymns leading up to Easter, we sing that the angels are the Stewards of heaven, while, here on Earth, we are the Stewards assigned to care for this tangible world. And in Genesis, "The Lord God took Man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." The Earth and all the benefits we reap from it....life itself....is not our personal property. (read in full) |
CHAUTAUQUA FIX
Rev. Dr. Clint McCann To be sure, some of this feeling of relaxation and contentment may be due to the fact that most of the time when we travel to Chautauqua, we’re able to leave behind, at least temporarily, schedules and chores and various responsibilities and claims on our time and energy. (read in full) |
THE STORY OF THE MONUMENTAL MOUNTAIN'S CRY
Dee Ann Manatowa My traveled trek many have followed to swallow my breath, which can dissipate the struggle of ego and spirit within the little ones and rid themselves of pain. My cry will spring pleasantries in their ears; for it is You, oh Maker, who fashioned us in this way... (read in full) |
A BLESSING FOR ALL OF OUR NATIONAL PARKS
Maria Tirabassi May your lands and waters, your summits and gorges, your air and your wild creatures, be touched gently. May your fossil fuels be treasured underground. And may there be silence in a world of great noise and a refuge from light pollution, so that stars can be seen. (read in full) A PRAYER FOR THE LAND
Steve Garnaas-Holmes God of all Creation, from whose love you spin galaxies, in whose veins flow vast oceans: this earth we live on is your hand, holding us in blessing, feeding us life. We praise you and we thank you. (read in full) |
MESSAGE AT BROOMFIELD
Shantha Ready Alonso The [Arctic National Wildlife] Refuge is considered by some people to be the heart of many ecosystems, pumping new life into them. Hundreds of species of migratory birds travel to make their home in the Refuge every summer, then migrate back from their trip to the Refuge to bring their songs and biodiversity to every state in the United States. (read in full) WALKING
Maria Tirabassi Cadillac Mountain in Acadia and Yosemite Falls, the woods of Sequoia, Haleakala Crater on Maui, and delicate Arch – waiting for the footprints of God’s children. (read in full) COLORADO PUBLIC LANDS DAY Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe. You made the whole earth for your glory; all creation praises you. Innumerable galaxies of the heavens worship you. (read in full) LITURGY FOR A CONGRESSIONAL SETTING FOR OUR PUBLIC LANDS Maria Tirabassi The impact of noise pollution on our public lands – from air tours and snowmobiles to maintenance equipment to incessantly connected tourists is changing the experience of wilderness for human and animal alike. (read in full) |