June 18, 2015 
Selma, Oregon

“If present trends continue, this century may well witness … an unprecedented destruction of ecosystems, with serious consequences for all of us…

“We were not meant to be inundated by cement, asphalt, glass and metal, and deprived of physical contact with nature…

“Humanity is called to recognize the need for changes…”

From Pope Francis’ Encyclical “Laudato Si”
June 18, 2015

Meanwhile, heeding an
old call, wild grass is pushing
past stones toward the sun.