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… 's car park, this wheelchair-friendly, half-kilometer walk winds its way discreetly around a tree-lined and secluded section of the grounds of the shrine and continues through a small area … care. It is a place to fall more deeply in love with our God who caresses us with a leaf, a tree, a bird and a cloud, with a stone and a sunbeam." Grogan lamented the fact that Christian …

… wish to have the light, we must keep the sun; if we wish to keep our forests we must keep our trees; if we wish to keep our perfumes, we must keep our flowers — and if we wish to keep our …

… Mahmoud Abbas at the same spot in the Vatican Gardens. In 2014 they had planted an olive tree; now it towered over the pope. "We wish to ask the Lord to give continued growth to the olive tree we planted on that day, which has already become strong and flourishing because it has been … daily strive to live in fraternity." Holding a green watering can, the pope was joined at the tree by: Raphael Schutz, the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See; Issa Kassissieh, Palestinian …

… are more relevant than ever. This spring, Lowry released a new young adult novel entitled  Tree. Table. Book. , which revolves around another enduring, controversial topic: the lingering …

… greatest impact on communities of color that lived in neighborhoods with more concrete than trees. That finding points to the reasons behind the racial gap in preterm births linked to heat … spaces to exercise, and a buffer against air pollution. "Sacramento is called 'the city of trees,' but that's for a select few in the predominantly wealthier sections of Sacramento," …

… my paddle down and sat cross-legged on my board. A caterpillar floated downward from a nearby tree branch. A cloud of translucent gnats hovered in the sun. Small fish zipped beneath the …

… including in health care. She gave an example of one sister who initiated the "A-child-A-tree" program at her health facility in Malawi. For every child born at the facility, the mother receives two tree seedlings, one fruit tree and one tree that is typical for the region, to plant and nurture. "As the child grows, so do the trees until the child is able to take care of them. It is a simple, but effective initiative. … …

… having a vegetarian diet, she said. The speaker emphasized that safeguarding and cultivating trees is a collective responsibility towards rejuvenating a verdant, pristine and picturesque … said encouraging youth to participate in clearing sewers, collecting trash and taking care of trees in public places can foster a sense of community pride and environmental stewardship. …

… I say, "it could be worse!" Another time, he came into the house saying he heard robins in the trees. Since we had knee-deep snow at the time, I said, "You did not!" He said, "Yes, I did, I …

… through a wooded trail (spotted a turtle!) and took turns at a pair of swings hanging from a tree. The morning concluded with an outdoor lunch prepared by a dietitian and chef. The outing …

… environment which impacts negatively on climate in the long term, such as the destruction of trees. There are also increased risks of flooding during and after construction that disturbs the …

… us as Raramuri," Villalobos said. "We can go and tell them: they (the criminals) cut down our trees, stole our cows, locked us in. They brought destruction." "If the priests are at risk, who …

… of Jesus on the cross, as King said, maximized by the suffering of Blacks on the "lynching tree," in the words of Cone. The Catholic Church owes Black Catholics. Give us our saints now. We …

… outside with their watering cans. Some eco- and health-conscious retirees promote indigenous trees and shrubs. Spekboom (porkbush) is a veritable miracle plant — edible leaves, … the Laudato Si' Week theme, "Becoming seeds of hope." We collected 14 types of flowering, tree and vegetable seeds and invited others to take a handful, plant their seeds and hope …

… how dependent I am on creation and God's sustaining power. I learn from the stillness of the trees that my world is rich and my life is full, if I am present to it and care for it. Praying …

… are struggling with declining harvests and out of desperation have resorted to cutting down trees for charcoal. Though they felt they had no choice, some said cutting down the trees made the whole situation feel even worse. She spoke of high rates of depression, …

… U.S. to close its inspection process. Dillon said some farmers chop down their precious mango trees to sell the wood. "If they can't sell their crop, they don't make money," she said. "These …

… with new levels of awareness and understanding. Three of them are depicted standing beneath a tree in my recent drawing of Brigid of Ireland, Hildegard of Bingen and Kateri Tekakwitha; each … that she loved to retreat into the woods every afternoon and prayed beneath a white oak tree that is still alive and well today. (You can view that tree in the woods behind her shrine in Fonda, New York.) And Kateri equally loved to meditate …

… a farmer in India. He planted gardens at his seminary before being sent to Africa, where fruit trees he planted are still producing good fruit. "Wherever I go, I plant beautiful gardens," he … the cooling and comforting presence of greenery, blooming flowers of every color and new fruit trees beginning to take root. "Whoever comes, they leave happy," said Alex. "Many of them have … to provide the water." In less than a year, the parish grounds are now flourishing: existing trees grow greener than before, flowers line the gravel lot used for parish fiestas, a …

… with conservation efforts. … Catholic youth commission … "Just as I became aware of planting trees for the environment, I also worked to inspire others to plant trees. My yard now has no … youth groups worked on one project together. Each individual challenged themselves to plant a tree and ask two friends to plant trees. And they have succeeded in this challenge. At least 400 …