Reflection

“Let us turn our eyes to the Father and Creator of the universe, and consider…the total absence of any friction that marks the ordering of His whole creation.” –St. Clement of Rome

Prayer

Creator God,

We do well these days to contemplate your goodness in creation, especially when there seems to be so much friction in our culture—as confusion, chaos, and uncertainty give us reason to wonder about the future. You invite us instead to pause, breathe, and reorient ourselves as creatures made in your image, called and equipped to preserve the good order you have designed. As you restore our sense of belonging to the world you made, empower us to do what we can to bring it more in alignment with your good purposes. Amen.

Call to Action

Be willing to step aside from any chaos today, just to appreciate the integral beauty of the natural world around me. Breathe deep and feel at home.