I love the song, All Creatures of Our God and King, with lyrics inspired by a poem written by St. Francis of Assisi. I've always loved it. Below is a modern rendition of the hymn. It really illustrates the beautiful reality that all of creation is sustained by the grace of God. All of creation … Continue reading Our Creator
Come and See
Once upon a time... There were these shepherds watching over their sheep. Things were quiet; it was the middle of the night. And, as shepherds or anyone lucky enough to be out in the midst of a meadow will do, they were marveling at the stars. They looked amazing - too many to even begin … Continue reading Come and See
On Gardens
I've been hearing a lot of talk about the late 1960's right now. If you're old enough to remember, protests, riots and cities burning are certainly familiar. 1967 began with the "summer of love" but that soon turned into riots and chaos in 1968. That began after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. I … Continue reading On Gardens
Beautiful in God’s eyes
I was recently informed that the word in the Book of Genesis that was translated as "good" should actually have been translated as "beautiful." Yes, when God created something from nothing (ex nihilo) He saw that it was beautiful. Beauty is not just in the eye of the beholder, but it is something that has … Continue reading Beautiful in God’s eyes
