Contemplation With Creation

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This summer blog series by Christina Leaño aims to be an exploration of the how and why of contemplation, especially in relation to creation. How can contemplation be a way of deepening our relationship with God and creation? How do you contemplate? How can contemplation help us develop ecological habits, such as simplicity, humility and solidarity? How can contemplation help us cultivate that interior peace that can be the foundation for right-relationship with ourselves, our God and each other, including creation?

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I prayed 'lectio divina' with a pine cone

By Christina Leaño

The pine cone I prayed with now sits on my dresser. It is a reminder of the message in creation and the need to continue "to dare to turn what is happening to the world into [my] own personal suffering." 

redwood trees
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Taste and see the goodness of creation: Contemplating with the senses

By Christina Leaño

As many in our church gather this week as part of the National Eucharistic Revival, explore how your senses allow you to "taste and see that the Lord is good.'' 

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Contemplate creation with breath and body as a path of ecological conversion

By Christina Leaño

"To pray with creation also means to pray with our bodies — temples of the Holy Spirit, created in the image of God as both corporeal and spiritual," writes Christina Leaño. 

A lake with two paddleboarders (Unsplash/Alex Guillaume)
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A contemplative pause can be a radical act

By Christina Leaño

The first step in contemplation is to pause. By pausing, we make space to connect with God in the moment. 

A manatee floats near the shore in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Unsplash/Debby Hudson)
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We are all called to be contemplative. Our planet needs it.

By Christina Leaño

How can contemplation help us cultivate that interior peace that can be the foundation for right-relationship with ourselves, our God and each other, including creation? 

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