Retreat - outdoor praying

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Finding God in Nature Yahweh our Lord, how majestic your name throughout the world ! (Psalm 8:9)

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Thank you our Lord for this earth, our home ; for the wide sky and the blessed sun.

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This is my Father’s world, And to my listening ears All nature sings, And round me rings The music of the spheres . — Maltbie D. Babcock

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Show me a small and shriveled seed, discarded as a worthless thing: smile if you will, that I should kneel in worship - there will be Spring ! — Ruth Bell Graham

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Earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes . — Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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Let a man fear, above all, me, his God, and so much the gentler will he become toward my creatures and animals, on whom, on account of me, their Creator, he ought to have compassion . — St. Birgitta

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Believe an expert: you will find something far greater in the woods that in books. Trees and stones will teach you that which you cannot learn from the masters . — St . Bernard of Clairvaux

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All you birds of the air, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. (Daniel 3:80)

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“Love all of God's creation, the whole of it and every grain of sand. Love every leaf, every ray of God's light! Love the animals, love the plants, love everything. If you love everything, you will soon perceive the divine mystery in things. Once you perceive it, you will begin to comprehend it better every day. And you will come at last to love the whole world with an all-embracing love .” — Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Connecting with God in Nature…

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Embrace the nature Feel the presence of our Father

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Praise our Lord For He created this beautiful world Praise the Lord For He created this beautiful world

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Sing a song Write a song Praise and worship Him

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Dance and rejoice! Glory to God in the Highest Heaven!

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Listen to Him Let his words linger in your heart

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Have a chat with Him – Your friend and Father

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Write Him a letter Tell Him your worries and pains

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Embrace the peace and tranquility Let Him stay by your side

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Read His words Let Him speak into your soul

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Whisper to Him Confess how much you love Him

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Hold His hands Walk with Him Walk with Him Hold His hand Till the End