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There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks.
Watching gardeners label their plants, I vow with all beings, to practice the old horticulture and let plants identify me.
It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the Earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility.
The forest is not made of abstractions.
Earth would die if the sun stopped kissing her.
Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate.
We all feel well-informed and probably overwhelmed at the various stresses and crises Earth is facing as a consequence of shifts in climate patterns.
This is what you should do:Love the Earth and sun and animals,despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks,stand up for the stupid and crazy,devote your income and labor to
“When petals of the hen get really old, they sag like droopy bloomers, much redder, rust instead of rose.
The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and various lay staff and community partners are exploring and living into our Laudato Si’ Action Platform.