Beloved,

There is a light at the end of the tunnel…..and it is not a train.

I have two separate articles I would like to share with you that just remind me of the above saying.

The world is so charged up with anger, talk of war and also distrust in even themselves. Please check these out and KNOW that the LIGHT is here and shining bright. Our planet is small in comparison to all of the galaxies out there but it sure seems large when the media is so focused on politics and the economy that we are led to believe that all the countries on this planet are at odds.  Here is a  bright spot  and lets us think positive and see the whole planet agreeing to work TOGETHER in solving all the damage we have done to our home, our planet. It is possible and now there is proof that it is probable.

Our beliefs and our religions are finally respecting each other and agreeing to join together for the betterment of mankind which is you and me.

Praying for Creation
Friday, October 27, 2017

This September on the World Day of Prayer for Creation, Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew offered a moving joint statement:

The story of creation presents us with a panoramic view of the world. Scripture reveals that, “in the beginning,” God intended humanity to cooperate in the preservation and protection of the natural environment. . . . The earth was entrusted to us as a sublime gift and legacy, for which all of us share responsibility until, “in the end,” all things in heaven and on earth will be restored in Christ (Ephesians 1:10). Our human dignity and welfare are deeply connected to our care for the whole of creation.

However, “in the meantime,” the history of the world presents a very different context. It reveals a morally decaying scenario where our attitude and behavior towards creation obscures our calling as God’s co-operators. Our propensity to interrupt the world’s delicate and balanced ecosystems, our insatiable desire to manipulate and control the planet’s limited resources, and our greed for limitless profit in markets—all these have alienated us from the original purpose of creation. We no longer respect nature as a shared gift; instead, we regard it as a private possession. . . .

The consequences of this alternative worldview are tragic and lasting. The human environment and the natural environment are deteriorating together, and this deterioration of the planet weighs upon the most vulnerable of its people. The impact of climate change affects, first and foremost, those who live in poverty in every corner of the globe. Our obligation to use the earth’s goods responsibly implies the recognition of and respect for all people and all living creatures. The urgent call and challenge to care for creation are an invitation for all of humanity to work toward sustainable and integral development.

[We] offer thanks to the loving Creator for the noble gift of creation and . . . pledge commitment to its care and preservation for the sake of future generations. After all, we know that we labor in vain if the Lord is not by our side (Psalms 126-127), if prayer is not at the center of our reflection and celebration. Indeed, an objective of our prayer is to change the way we perceive the world in order to change the way we relate to the world.

We urgently appeal to those in positions of social and economic, as well as political and cultural, responsibility to hear the cry of the earth and to attend to the needs of the marginalized, but above all to respond to the plea of millions and support the consensus of the world for the healing of our wounded creation. We are convinced that there can be no sincere and enduring resolution to the challenge of the ecological crisis and climate change unless the response is concerted and collective, unless the responsibility is shared and accountable, unless we give priority to solidarity and service. [1]

Here is an  explanation of what is happening in our world and in words that you can understand.

Finally, a small and clear solar panel.  I am so happy as I have been waiting for the panel size to reduce, there is so much more that can be done with it.  I know it is not in production yet but the possibilities are endless.  Imagine not having to have your whole roof covered with those large ones.  Perhaps now we can get our energy through our windows.  And….these small ones will take less room on our land.  Can you think of theinventions that will come from this?

We here in the Northeast have had a touch of what it must be like to have a hurricane bearing down on your part of the planet.  We have had so much rain and the wind has been very strong but today the sun is shining bright even if it is a little chilly.  I would like to thank all the medical people and even strangers who come to our aid when we so desperately need them.  This is just an example of their dedication.

Love and Light

Mary Grace
https://thewoundedchalice.com