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Creator of Eden, return us to a land of harmony. Bless us as we try to be good citizens. Help us respect the rights of all our neighbors.

Respected physician Marcus Ji Tianxiang (1834-1900), self-prescribed opium for an ailment. When he became addicted to the drug, his confessor forbade him to take communion until he overcame the addiction.

Celtic Christians spoke of “thin places” as locations where heaven and earth meet. While certain places may be set apart as revealing God, all places reflect God’s presence.

The heavens ripped open wide the day Jesus was baptized. From that moment forward, he walked under an open heaven: meaning he walked in his fullness as one loved by the Father.

Francis of Assisi is a saint many remember for his love of animals, simple lifestyle, and joyful disposition. He also called for a revolutionary change in our relationship to God, nature, and each other.

The peregrine falcon, spotted fawn, playful dolphin: all show us different faces of God. A hummingbird smaller than most human fists can fly over 500 miles without resting. Each one visits 1,000 flowers a day and can dive at 60 ...