Across northern Europe, particularly Ireland and Scotland, a religion immersed in the natural world arose at some unknown point in history when the glaciers had left and people found their way once again to these northern reaches of sea and land.
Central to Celtic thought was the close relationship between the "other world", the divine; and the land and the waters - springs, rivers and hills. The sea, ever near, influenced everything.
In the Celtic tradition, God is understood as speaking through two books: The Bible and Creation! Reverencing creation as God's gift to us is a dimension of loving God and being a faithful steward.
Going to the mountains, the ocean, the forests, and in all places of God's world, we can find renewal and strength from contemplating the handiwork of God the Creator.
I'm looking forward to taking time soon for some needed vacation and rest. I hope you too will take the time and opportunity to celebrate the gift of this Created World.
If you would like to give thanks to God for the Cosmic order, the Earth and all its creatures, turn to Canticle 12 A Song of Creation in our Prayer Book, Page 88.
Let the earth glorify the Lord, praise him and highly exalt him forever!
P.S. The photo was taking at the Brevard Zoo. Its a real treasure and one of the best Ive been to.
I guess you could call me a real "parrot head"!
Rob+
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