Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The earth sings praises to God
An excerpt from Psalm 66:4
All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing praises to your name.
Reflection from Kathryn Kinjo Duncan, St. Gregory’s: No matter where I am in my faith journey, I’ve always been able to connect with something greater than myself when I’m out in nature. Whether it’s overlooking the sharp crags of the Rocky Mountains or peering beneath the ocean waves at a coral reef teeming with marine life, I feel tiny and insignificant in a way that brings me the deepest comfort.
I feel particularly connected to God at the turning of the seasons. Among the dull grays of winter, suddenly the vibrant green of spring makes itself known, peeking out from between dead leaves and on the very tips of tree branches. I love that Easter falls at this time of year, so we are celebrating the warmth of new spring sunshine at the same time we are celebrating the Risen Christ. It reminds me that even when I’m in the winter of my own life, when things feel dull and gray and like I’ll never be warm again… spring is always just around the corner.
Photograph by Kathryn Kinjo Duncan, St. Gregory’s, Deerfield.
ADDITIONAL READINGS:
For further study and prayer, the readings assigned for today are:
• Psalm 31:1–5
• Acts 7:51–8:1a
• John 6:30–35
“The Earth is Risen”
by Gwyneth Walker
“Life has triumphed over death,
and beauty rises, sings on every breath!”
Tags: Easter to Pentecost 2024