Laudato Si

  • Seeding A Land Legacy

    Seeding A Land Legacy

    April 18, 2024

    “Our 34-acre Marywood Campus has the potential to transform some of its spacious lawns into beautiful woods or a tiny forest. Trees are critical to the overall quality of our environment. They offset development impacts, significantly diminish noise pollution, lower air temperature, remove pollutants from the air, and decrease topsoil erosion. Trees are a critical […]

  • Creation Canticle ~ An August Walk

    Creation Canticle ~ An August Walk

    August 18, 2023

    An August Walk It was a beautiful sunny day. I walked out the front door of Marywood. Looking up at the bright blue sky, I heard a choir of cheerful sparrows greeting me. Beautiful flowers were growing along the sidewalk. When the sidewalk ended, I stepped on the tar road Walking along under the shade […]

  • Creation Canticle ~ Love that Splashes

    Creation Canticle ~ Love that Splashes

    July 7, 2023

    Love that Splashes The ocean waves splash against a rock And the stiff rock remains lifeless. You have splashed me with Your Love. I don’t want to be like the lifeless rock. I want to be changed like the spreading sand That is moved with the waves. I want to be like the sand, God. […]

  • Expanding Natural Habitat at Marywood in Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Expanding Natural Habitat at Marywood in Grand Rapids, Michigan

    May 31, 2023

    Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids (DSGR) love God’s creation and celebrate, steward, and protect it. We work hard to assure that the Marywood campus – a greenspace in the City of Grand Rapids – continues to provide habitats for wildlife, supports biodiversity, and supports opportunities for ecological spirituality. “Today, May 31, 2023, 21 trees were […]

  • Introducing: Interlocking Goals Laudato Si’ Video Series

    Introducing: Interlocking Goals Laudato Si’ Video Series

    May 23, 2023

    “I am passionate about sharing transformative study and reflection opportunities with people who are interested in and concerned about the health of our planet and people,” says Sr. Mary Catherine. “Today, during Laudato Si’ Celebration Week, I’m introducing a new video series about the seven closely related goals of the Laudato Si Action Platform.” Seven […]

  • Creation Canticle ~ Affinity

    Creation Canticle ~ Affinity

    May 19, 2023

    Affinity Feathers, fur, hooves and spurs, paws, petals, ponds and fins We are all in… Beautiful dance Sway in the breeze Chirp in the trees When we are in sync the way we were meant to be Together connected Since the days of creation When God Said it was good! Entrusted to care For Water, […]

  • Creation Canticle ~ Bear Heart’s Prayer of Praise, Lamentation, and Hope

    Creation Canticle ~ Bear Heart’s Prayer of Praise, Lamentation, and Hope

    April 24, 2023

    Bear Heart’s Prayer of Praise, Lamentation, and Hope Majestic Forest, Peace, Tranquility and Beauty Diversity and Oneness; We all belong We call this Mountain our Land, our Home We praise and thank you, Creator God. Timber, Timber, Timber, they shout Profit, Profit, Profit, all is free Greed, Greed, Greed, take all, no one is responsible […]

  • Creation Canticle ~ Cold Sunshine

    Creation Canticle ~ Cold Sunshine

    April 17, 2023

    Cold sunshine Be patient, trust Winds whip chilling arms Where, O where is Spring. Snowdrops White against white Life bursting through crusty covers Yearning for sun’s comfort Primrose Explode; Crimson, yellow, violet Brilliant amidst the melting snow. O Spring! ~ Sister Paula Mierle SJ     Creation Canticles: Reflections on the Natural World Pope Francis […]

  • Creation Canticle ~ Wisdom of the Ages

    Creation Canticle ~ Wisdom of the Ages

    April 14, 2023

    Wisdom of the Ages Owl in the tree This is what I see. Scared bird – going extinct. Nocturnal prey, I say. Feathers for silent flight Able to see in the night. Hooked beak feeding her young A song of hoots to be sung What if I look in the tree And no owls do […]

  • Creation Canticle – Dear Moon

    Creation Canticle – Dear Moon

    April 11, 2023

    Dear Moon, I know you are there every night. Starting in the East and ending in the West. You light up my bedroom and are accompanied by stars. full of beauty and blessings. I stand in my huge window and converse with you, God. I’ve never had such a beautiful gift before. Just for me […]