"Saint Bonaventure, a disciple of Francis of Assisi, suggested a grid through which we may train ourselves to experience God out of doors. First, consider the greatness of creation�mountains, sky, and oceans�that clearly portrays the immensity of the power, wisdom, and goodness of the triune God. Next, look at the diversity of creation. A forest, with more plant and animal life than you could examine in a lifetime, shows us God can do many things at once. Those who wonder how God can hear many prayers uttered simultaneously have been out of the forest too long. Finally, examine the beauty of creation�the shapes, colors, and shades of rocks, the beauty of individual elements (like trees), and the beauty of overall composition (like forests). God's beauty cannot be revealed through a single form. It is so vast and infinite that it can fill an entire world with wonder."Since I'm going to be hanging out the the Garden of St. Francis of Assisi, this'll come in handy. It's from the book Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas.
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