Creativity
Invocation
We join with the Earth and with each other.
We join together as many and diverse expressions of one loving mystery for the healing of the Earth and the renewal of all life. Amen.
Reflection
With the pandemic we are experiencing a deepening awareness of how we are in relationship with both the human community and with all of the natural world.
This reflection offers resources on water, so essential to life on planet Earth.
From the vestiges of our anthropocentric view, we see ourselves in relation to water. However, can we consider that water is in relationship to us, perhaps observing us. To explore the choices we are facing, we invite you to view the CSJ Federation video, One River Two Futures.
To create is a choice. Below, I offer a simple creative exercise. If you choose to do it, you may be surprised where the journey will take you. Enjoy!
Requirements: 1 paper circle (about 8 inches in diameter), a few magazines, newspapers etc. with various images, scissors, glue.
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes and heart as you begin your creation.
Flip through your magazines, tearing out images that attract your attention and pop out at you. Choose spontaneously, conscious of your feelings, not analyzing. One picture may cause laughter, another tears.
Arrange images on your circle. Images may overlap or extend outside circle.
Cut out words, phrases from magazines to use with images.
Glue your images and words on circle.
Reflect
What does your creation say to you? What feelings arose?
Were you excited, angry, proud, unsettled, hopeful, challenged to make a change regarding Earth, lifestyle, friendships, social justice, or anything else?
Prayer
O God, Creator of the universe
We praise and thank you
for sharing a spark of your divinity
with all of creation.
Increase our acceptance
of our own creativity.
Open our eyes and understanding
to see the radiance
that every creation has.– Sister Betty Lou Knox
By Sisters Betty Lou Knox, Mary Mettler and Janet Speth, CSJ
Painting and photo by Sister Betty Lou Knox
