As we look out over our flower beds, orchard, and vegetable garden, it is natural for us to join in the Church celebration of the memorial for Saint Isidore the Farmer. Many of our own sisters have come from rural farming families and small towns throughout the plains states. Even our community's mission statement reflects these roots: Rooted in our rural heritage and growing in relationship with God and one another in monastic community; we life a life of prayer, work, and lectio by which we serve God and God's people in our time and place.
We invite you to take time today with Saint Isidore; go out into the beauty of nature and consider the gift of creation renewed by God each day.
Bless, O God, those who live close to the land.
Bless them as You blessed Jesus, Mary and Joseph. They, our model of family life knew the struggles, the fears, the joys, and the rewards of life in a rural area.
Help us all to be aware of the quiet beauty of night, the fresh green growth on trees and all plants, and the songs of birds, and to give thanks for all of these.
May we always show respect for all of creation. Bless each of us and help us grow in love and unity with You and with each other. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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