Integrity of Creation

Rivers of Hope Virtual Pilgrimage

Rivers of Hope is a collaborative effort of the Asociación de Hermanas Latinas Misioneras en América (AHLMA), the Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM), the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC), and the
Religious Brothers Conference (RBC). See the flyers and information below:
Rivers of Hope Virtual Pilgrimage
Revised Rivers of Hope Virtual Pilgrimage
Link to the January 11 Video Presentation

Planning to set aside time, in a consistent way, to understand what nature has to teach.

Make the time to commune with nature, go to the beach and walk it with an open mind and heart. Sit with it and simply listen.

Stepping out into the grass more often, even if it is just in my own back yard. I’m going to take off my shoes and walk in the grass like I did as a little girl instead of only observing it from my back porch. I want to feel the resonance and connection.

Watching the birds and bunnies in our backyard; visiting the ocean and/or the bay just to be there (only a few miles from home); enjoying local nature paths.

Be aware of how I use the gifts of this earth. Support the efforts of persons and groups in their efforts to care for our earth. Avoid waste.

I want to pay more attention to the science of healing our earth, especially about the power of renewable energy.

Learning more about natural water conservation in my area.
I intend to put consistent effort into continuing a connection with Kiva.org, an organization that gives small loans to people all over the world. I have been attempting to be vegan for a while and will increase efforts to make this seem more appealing to others around me.
I’m considering contacting the local botanical garden and explore their research projects around global seed banks, primarily food related.
Looking for a way to participate in a replanting project.
3 people have donated money to plant trees in memory of Pat Funderhide, osu. Pat loved trees for this reason and so I am happy to see folks donate toward trees. She got the message out! As I get the trees planted I will write this message in our newsletter and thus affirm people in their effort to address climate change by honoring someone.
I will try to look for ways to actively foster life each week, maybe each day. It may be small but, if it truly gives life in a simple way, it will matter. It might be taking care of plants, or donating to a soup kitchen, or advocating for the protection of elements of nature.