The Patio/Deck

Many homes have a back deck or porch - a space often used for family gatherings: cookouts, birthday parties, social events. The deck connects our homes to the outdoors. From our decks, we can see the good of God around us in the creation that surrounds our home. When you are in this space, where do you see God clearly? How is God present to you in this space? The links below offer ideas and ways that we can connect with nature - practices of prayer that can help us become more aware of God around us, outside and with our friends and families.

Busted Halo: Four Ways to Pray Outdoors

USCCB: An Ecological Spirituality

Ignatian Spirituality: Listening for God in Nature