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… faith groups in southern Tanzania have identified 4,000 hectares of land for restoration and tree growing. Buddhist monks have led forest protection efforts in Cambodia's Sorng Rukhavoan …

… century. She helps us see our  tías and  primas (aunts and cousins) as flowers on the family tree, blooming in spite of the sexism, patriarchy and colonialism attempting to stifle their …

… fueled more by common practices of burning fields to increase their fertility, or burning trees and brush from forests razed mainly for cattle ranching.  Scientists warn deforestation and …

… millions of dollars from the nation's largest climate law toward faith communities to plant trees in parts of cities long overlooked and underserved. American Forests , the country's oldest national conservation organization, has opened a second round of its  Tree Equity Catalyst Fund , this one funneling over $12 million from the hundreds of billions in …

… You see people grilling food out so it doesn't spoil. You see neighbors cutting and clearing trees for each other," she said. "Even though we've had this terrible flood, it's been good to …

… jump on Francis' love for creation, his "Canticle of Brother Sun," his diligence in protecting trees and even "brother" fire, and find in him a kindred spirit. Animal lovers hear stories of …

… was quite sure that in his absence, they would die. Couldn't he come back and dig through old tree limbs after a brief rescue operation? Tom Bombadil rejected that idea and instead encouraged …

… for the last five days. Crews are gradually clearing major and secondary roads of downed trees, downed power lines and landslides." "Generally, there are no current means to text or …

… management services to help rebuild and restore lives." As of Sept. 29, power remained out, trees were down and water damage was reported at several churches and schools. In a statement, … the western Carolinas, we anticipate a multiday restoration effort." In Swannanoa, a large oak tree fell onto the 88-year-old St. Margaret Mary Church, which announced on Facebook its "campus … River, which had swelled beyond its banks to five times its size. "People were clinging to trees and debris piles, anything they could. The river washed away whole houses and trailers just …

… Father Michael said. "The mosquitos were annoying at first, but once we were up in the trees it was gorgeous." Father Michael hiked with fellow seminarians during his years at Mount …

… your attention. You might bring in your senses to touch, smell or visually take in a pine tree, a babbling stream, an energetic chipmunk or another member of creation. Like the other … my own anguish about the climate crisis. An image of turkeys hopping branch to branch up a tree to safety reminded me to keep going step by step. Staring at the ocean's waves got me in …

… the effects of climate change. "We are currently collaborating with local communities to plant trees and discourage deforestation," he stated, adding that they have established nurseries to …

… like broken matchsticks. The gate from someone's garage has wrapped itself around a surviving tree. Cars that weren't swept away by the current stand in alleys like crushed cans. Many houses … OSV News. "And then I saw water, more and more water. ... First the garbage flowed, then the trees, bigger and bigger, and suddenly cars, one after another ... cars in the river! ... I stood …

… When we get older and dependent, we move to the old people's home nearby." Magnificent trees have grown in the park between the laypeople's and sisters' living spaces. One tree, an oak several centuries old, is particularly beautiful. The sisters chose the name "Chêne de Mambré" (oak tree of Mambré), a reference to the  Genesis story where the Lord came to talk to Abraham, for …

… stretching the syllogism here, but I promise you it's true. When was the last time you saw a tree and wondered whether it was a birch or an elm or a beech or an elderberry? When was the last …

… you calling me to act with creation?" Perhaps you want to engage in conversation with Brother Tree or Sister Flower. Allow yourself to simply relax. Then notice what emerges. And then do what …

… half years as a Maryknoll lay missionary in Haiti, where she worked in a nursing home, tree nursery and served in child protection, supporting children in poverty who are sent out of …

… who are often the most affected by problems such as air pollution, toxic waste and lack of tree cover. Carroll said the Black community is skeptical whether, whoever is president, things …

… that we had to show him that young Catholics support him. Before his visit, we launched "One Tree for the Pope" — a campaign that encourages people to plant a tree in honor of the Holy Father's leadership. This campaign coincides with the  Season of …

… to work in tobacco, sweet potatoes, blueberries, cucumbers, melons, tomatoes, Christmas trees and other crops. During the PCMRT visit, St. Ann volunteers told delegates about the …