"Rather than a problem to be solved, the world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and praise." Pope Francis, LAUDATO SI', Paragraph 12
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Badlands National Park June, 2015 - God's beauty in a harsh environment
Mathew 5 43-45 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly father"
June 5, 2015 - Arches National Park - This weekend is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christi (Corpus Christi)
Mark 14 22-24 While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, "This is the blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many."
May 29, 2015 - Rocky Mountain National Park - this weekend is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
Mathew 28:16, 18-20 Then eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain.... Then Jesus approached and said to them, "...Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
Great Egret chick having a bad hair day
Today we honor Venerable Pierre Toussaint, slave, free man, hairdresser and a man of deep charity. Pierre assisted backs and whites in need. He opened his home to orphans and the sick. He became quite successful as a hairdresser but as he grew old and was asked when he would stop working, he replied "I have enough for myself, but if I stop working I have not enough for others.”
Hummingbird and Agave flower - feast day of St. Philip Neri
St. Philip Neri, the apostle of joy, was known for his wisdom, humor and cheerfulness.
"The true way to advance in holy virtues is to persevere in holy cheerfulness." - St Philip Neri
Rainbows in the Colorado Rockies - May 25, 2015 - Memorial Day
May we always remember those that have served our county, many paying the ultimate sacrifice.
Genesis 9:14,15 When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you....
Morning Dove - Big Bend National Park
I took the following picture while walking in Big Bend National Park a few years ago. It reminded me of the upcoming Solemnity (Festival) of Pentecost.
John 16:13 "...the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth..."
