In the shade of the Tree
I am always taking time to notice trees. I have paid attention to them in each season. It helps now too that I live in a beautiful city that seems to have streets that are shaded by them. Also, I am drawn to look out and consider them when I am in silent prayer. This week it seems trees are coming to the forefront again! I gave Sunday's homily on the Gospel Parable where the mustard seed becomes a tree where birds nest in it to find shade. I was also drawn to look at a tree because my parents are moving from a home they have lived in for several years! My youngest brother sent us all the above video of the big, lush tree that will no longer be the one that we or the grandkids linger at for family photos. (Sorry, not sorry for the Stearns' sentimental sap!) 😉 So yes, it seems the trees are shimmering for me these days! Even this morning my Scripture reading drew me to Revelation 22 when there will be restoration back to Eden and the tree of life will have l