Listening to Nature’s Whispers
Understanding the Cry of the Earth
As I walk along a forest path, I am surrounded by the beauty of nature.
The rustling of the trees in the wind, the songs of birds and the fragrance of pine and other plants fill me with wonder.
It makes me think about how long we will be able to enjoy this beauty and how soon we could destroy it. How can we protect this natural wonder from disappearing forever?
Pope Francis has urged all of us, regardless of our religious beliefs, to pay attention to the Cry of the Earth; to wake up and take action to preserve what is left of God’s creation.
We should not take it for granted, as it won’t last forever. We need to remember that we are not just inhabitants of the Earth, but also its caretakers.
The Earth is trying to communicate with us. Each time we experience extreme heat, unusual weather patterns, or harsh winters or summers, we are witnessing the Earth’s attempt to send us a message.
If we don’t change our ways, we will face the consequences of our indifference, and by then it will be to late to reverse the effects.
Now is the time to take action and do everything we can to halt this relentless march toward destruction. Anything we do, whether individually or collectively, can turn us into agents of change.
Every action we take is a step toward redemption and healing. Small changes can have significant consequences.
Let’s do our part to listen to the cry of the Earth.
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Thank you for your heartfelt message, Monica. Like you, when I am anywhere among the beautiful sights, sounds, sensations, and scents of God’s creation, I feel that bittersweet sense of wonder and sorrow, joy and grief, peace and distress. Beyond changing our own individual ways, we are called, as you say, to take action and be agents of change so that how we meet our needs and desires (for food, fuel, etc) as a culture and society cooperates and aligns with those of our earth-home and our Divine Creator.
Thank you, Monica. I love being able to walk outside and enjoy the beauty I see, especially here at the Woods.
I also think of the birds and animals that will not be able to shelter inside from the effects of climate change.
I think of those whose work is outdoors, people who do sports activities outdoors. What will happen?
Most of all I think of beautiful babies who are just beginning their life and ask myself what future are we
leaving for them. I need to keep changing my life in new ways.
Monica, I loved your reflection on nature. I knew how much you loved experiencing the Divine through the standing nation of “woods” and all Gods creation.
Thank you for expressing it so well❣️
Thank you for this urgent reminder to protect Earth.
Thank you, Monica. We can see the changes that have occurred in our own lifetimes that we cannot undo. I live on a farm and a lake, and nothing is more important than caring for all of the earth for all who come along.