DAILY LIVING PRACTICES TO CARE FOR CREATON
During July and August we focus on the importance of fire/sun/energy in our Caring for Creation activities. Simultaneously, the season of Pentecost reminds us that the Spirit blows where it will. The Spirit sustains all that is true, good and beautiful wherever it may be found and by whomever it may be done. Traditional representations of the disciples on Pentecost show them with tongues of flame above their heads indicating their internal change and sense of purpose.
Quotation for your Meditation
“Without the Word of God no creature has being. God’s Word is in all creation, visible and invisible. The Word is living, being, spirit, all verdant greening, all creativity. All creation is awakened, called, by the resounding melody, God’s invocation of the Word. All of creation is a symphony of praise to God.” Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179)
Suggestion for Personal Action
Consult the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) *(https://www.dsireusa.org/). This is a national database. Find out what financial incentives the state of Massachusetts offers. If you, a relative, or a friend own a second home in another state you can also look up what that state offers for making energy efficiency upgrades and/or switching to renewable sources for electricity.