Reclaiming the Beauty of the World
Years ago when I was in Vancouver, my companion and I went up a
snow-covered mountain to a ski lodge. From that height, the view was
spectacular: a vision of pale blue water and islands wrapped in lavender
mist. Not having a camera, I tried to imprint the scene on my mind for
future reference. Such revelations of the world’s beauty touch the heart
and can move us to tears. We see awesome sights not only in person, but
in the National Geographic
and posted on the Internet. Our earth, a blue and green gem floating in
black space, was entrusted to us by God, its creator. We have dominion
over it and all the plants and animals in it. Apparently we are failing
in our responsibility—so much so that Pope Francis has written a letter
to the world in which he doesn’t mince words. He states, “The earth, our
home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of
filth.” Click to continue
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