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Gospel of John 20:11-18
Mary Magdalene
stayed outside the tomb weeping.... Jesus said to her,
“Woman, why are you weeping?Whom are you
looking for?” She thought it was
the gardener and said to him, “Sir, if you
carried him away, tell me where you
laid him, and I will take
him.”Jesus said to her,
“Mary!” She turned and said
to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means
Teacher.
Mother Earth weeps As Mary Magdalene weeps outside Jesus' tomb, Mother Earth sheds tears, too. Mary's tears soon turn into joy when she discovers the risen Lord! Sadly, Mother Earth still weeps. Human beings haven't treated her planet very well. Industrialization, deforestation, factory farming, pollution, and other environmental hazards have slowly turned areas of the world into trash dumps and caustic centers. Islands of plastic trash float in the oceans. Animals are becoming extinct from loss of natural habitat. We breathe in toxic fumes and eat foods ridden with pesticides and antibiotics. When God created the earth, he never intended for it to be abused and misused. He hoped we use our natural resources wisely and help preserve the lands for future generations. Environmentalists do all they can to invent alternative fuel sources and rehabilitate lost habitats. However, it's up to ALL of us to make a commitment to protect our earth from further degradation.
As Christians let us remember: The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord! Preserve and conserve our environment. Recognize God's blessings in the singing of the birds, the blooming of the trees, and the rustle of the wind. When we love God, we naturally want to respect everything he's created including our earth!
Happy Earth Day!
-J.
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