February 13, 2022
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord. He is like a tree planted beside the water that stretches out its roots in the stream. It fears not the heat when it comes, its leaves stay green; in the year of drought it shows no distress, but still bears fruit.”
May we listen as Jeremiah speaks and using the image from the environment, reflect upon his teaching. Where do I place my trust, in whom is my hope?
As we experience climate change, reflect upon Francis’ Laudato Si’, as we watch millions of acres burn, floods wipe out entire villages, and crops spoil because of lack of rain, Jeremiah’s words should touch us deeply. The earth and what it contains is a gift and we are to take care of it for present and future generations.
The mantra, ‘Jesus I trust in you’, asks us to manifest concern for all creation and others.
by Rev. William J. Reilly