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Announcements on Dec 2, 2009
Please send a wee bit of prayer on December 2, when an aspen tree will be planted at Milltown Institute in Dublin, Ireland, and a hazel tree will be planted at An Croi. These native Irish trees are gifts of gratefulness to earth and for all the beautiful ways the Ireland spiritual direction communities of Milltown, Anamcharadas, An Croi (and many more) collaborated with generous hospitality during the Spiritual Directors International in Europe conference in Dublin, Ireland!
A special thank you to SDI Coordinating Council member Sally Taylor who will deliver the trees from her garden and graciously preside from her Buddhist stance in a ritual that celebrates the importance of trees in several spiritual traditions. Your prayers will join their blessings to nurture the trees that someday will provide shade for students studying spiritual direction.
Please share your favorite tree blessings, prayers, stories, or poems by adding a comment to this blog post.
The Ireland tree planting readings are included in the blog comments.
12/02,2009, at 05:23
Many thanks for the invite. I will not be able to be present but will be with you in spirit and in prayer. A lovely gesture. Blessings Colette
12/02,2009, at 05:24
How beautiful! I will send prayers and blessings and will be remembering our beautiful conference there. Grace Sauve, csj
12/02,2009, at 05:38
Tree Gift of Gratefulness READINGS Hebrew Bible Psalm 1: 1-3 Blessed are those who do not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on God’s law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. Whatever they do prospers. Christian Gospel of Luke 21: 29-31 And Jesus told them a parable, ‘Look at the fig tree and indeed every tree. As soon as you see them bud, you can see for yourselves that summer is now near. So with you when you see these things happening: know that the kingdom of God is near.’ Version New Jerusalem Bible Quran Ibrahim 14: 22-24 And those who believed (in the Oneness of Allâh and Allâh’s Messengers and whatever they brought) and did righteous deeds, will be made to enter Gardens under which rivers flow, to dwell therein forever (i.e., in Paradise), with the permission of their Lord. Their greeting therein will be: Salâm (peace!) See you not how Allâh sets forth a parable? A goodly word as a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its branches (reach) to the sky (i.e., very high). Giving its fruit at all times, by the Leave of its Lord and Allâh sets forth parables for [hu]mankind in order that they may remember. Version Dr. Mohsin Advice from a Tree by Ilan Shamir Dear Friend, Stand Tall and Proud Sink your roots deeply into the Earth Reflect the light of a greater source Think long term Go out on a limb Remember your place among all living beings Embrace with joy the changing seasons For each yields its own abundance The Energy and Birth of Spring The Growth and Contentment of Summer The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the Fall The Rest and Quiet Renewal of Winter Feel the wind and the sun And delight in their presence Look up at the moon that shines down upon you And the mystery of the stars at night. Seek nourishment from the good things in life Simple pleasures Earth, fresh air, light Be content with your natural beauty Drink plenty of water Let your limbs sway and dance in the breezes Be flexible Remember your roots Enjoy the view!
12/02,2009, at 15:12
The ceremony went off well in the midst of a beautiful and unexpected winter sun. The sun definitely came through a gap! ( – and rain had been forecast -). We had a lovely ceremony and the aspen is growing tall in a quiet but prominent part of our grounds. Sally did well to give the context for the tree of gratefulness. The President of Milltown Institute attended himself as well as our chaplain. Several AISGA members attended and read. One class who is dealing with the theology of ecology also attended. Many thanks for this beautiful reminder of the Being Present Conference.