In the midst of those wonders we discover the voice of the Creator, transmitted by heaven and earth, day and night: a language "without words whose sound is heard," capable of crossing all frontiers. ~ Blessed John Paul II
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THE GOOD NEWS
Rails to Trails
www.railstotrails.org
What IF, in the history of conservation and environmental action, a plan so simple, so incredibly innovative and one that would change the face of the American landscape for good was right under our noses? A plan that would support land conservation, wildlife habitats, recycling and historical preservation all at the same time!
IF is a REALITY! It is called RAILS TO TRAILS, fast becoming the national initiative for creating a national trails system.
It is the concept of taking unused railroad corridors and turning them into urban, suburban and rural American biking, hiking, walking, cross-country skiing, equestrian and handicap accessible pathways for the enjoyment of the American public.
Part of the RAILS TO TRAILS program includes RAIL WITH TRAIL, which is actually public pathways that run alongside active railway corridors. There are currently 115 of these in the country today.
The RAILS TO TRAILS program now boasts 15,000 miles of rails to trails with over 100 million users and is growing.
It is the mission of the Conservancy to work with railroad companies and state and local governments to create these wonderful by-ways. They have proven to be economically stimulating to the cities and communities that have them, not to mention creating healthier places for people to get out and enjoy an active lifestyle and improve their own health.
There is at least one trail in every state in the U.S. At the present more than 1,100 are in the works. A great way to find one near you is through TrailLink.com
Please consider DONATING to the RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY helping them continue the success of this monumental conservation effort.
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FATHER RON'S COLUMN
Animals of Ireland
~by Father Ron Camarda
Father Ron returned to Ireland recently to follow his Irish roots. The pictures tell the tale! The trip wasn't just about the people....Father was surrounded with the beauty of creation and its creatures and he chronicles the joyful experience. YOU'RE GONNA LOVE IT!
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SUSI'S COMMENTARY
A Sense of the Sacred
~by Susi Pittman
Quiet prayer and contemplation are essential elements in day to day communion with the Creator. Are you taking the time to find a "sense of the sacred" in your day?
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INSPIRATION BLOOMS
A Prayer to the Holy Spirit
~by Sister Marie Rene, S.S.J.
This past Sunday was Pentecost Sunday on the church calendar...the "birthday" of the Church. Sister Marie Rene has a beautiful prayer to the Holy Spirit that we can say
EVERY day of the year!
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STEWARD JOE
Stars
~by Joseph Kaiser
This month Joe Kaiser has "stars" in his eyes. That could be why he has devoted an entire column to the subject matter in all its magnificent forms. There's a "star" in the heavens that you just might know!
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GOOD BOOKS
Review of Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
~by Michele Gregoire
Cat lovers rejoice! We all love to laugh and cry with a good book. Our book review, Michele has a gem in store for us this month. It's another "fab" review by Michele for one of her favorite authors. The book is a true story that is sure to have you falling in love with its characters and sharing the journey of light.
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NATURE CALLS!
Surfing for Sanity
~by Frank Gromling
The impact that God's beautiful ocean has on the human spirit is boundless. Case in point is a remarkable foundation that Frank shares with us. One that uses the ocean to heal body and soul, the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation-a foundation for mainstream Americans and for America's veterans.
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ARTFULLY SPEAKING
To Be A Father
~by Rick Cannizzaro
Father's Day arrives this Sunday. Rick reflects back with a story and art that captures a father's pride in his young son's achievement.
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IN THE KEY OF "G"
Princess and The Don
~by Mary Galvano-Bajohr
Today, many hotels have opened their doors to small dogs accompanying their owners. Princess, Mary's spunky poodle, accompanied Mary and her husband recently as they visited the Don CeSar Hotel on Florida's west coast, where they treated her like royalty!
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Looking for a great ECO-FRIENDLY Kid's Camp? Check out our informative links!
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Won't you help Defenders of Wildlife give the gift of Outdoor Adventure?
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GOD'S GREEN EARTH
Each week we offer you a breathtaking video to remind you of the gift that God Our Creator has given us in this most marvelous planet, Earth.
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WELLNESS & NUTRITION
Summer Recipies
Healthy summertime grilling is a priority for many families this time of the year. What better way to get the best tips than from the folks at WholeLiving.com, who have recipes to suit every taste bud!
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ORGANIC GARDENING & FARMING
Have you been looking for a high quality, information pack, FREE organic gardening and farming magazine? Then please look no further. Catch Susi's articles on each issue.
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STARGAZING
Lunar Eclipse This Week
This Wednesday, June 15th, we will experience a Lunar Eclipse. NASA has a very informative video on the event and the Lunar Reconnaissance Team will photograph the eclipse with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, positioned with a
"front row seat."
WATCH THIS VIDEO courtesy of
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Catholic Stewards of Creation
P.O.Box 600610
Jacksonville, Florida 32260
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