Reflection

“There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places.” –Wendell Berry

Prayer

Holy God,

The world you have made is splendid and lovely, yet we have not always appreciated its beauty, nor have we taken care of it in the ways that we should. For our many desecrations, we ask
your forgiveness.

As we work to restore a more hospitable world, open our eyes to see the places we live, work, and play in a new light. Let them be transformed in our experience into sacred sites once again, where faith, hope, and love are shared in communion with others. May we be inspired to join you in renewing the face of the earth. Help us take simple steps to preserve and protect the places where our lives unfold, knowing that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. Amen.

Call to Action

Do something today to reframe my usual perspective on the places I live, work, and play. Think of one thing I can do to preserve or revive the meaningfulness of that place in my experience.