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A Green Guide to Lent

                               40 Days; 40 Ways: A Guide to a Green Lent
                                                                                                                  by Dianne Scheper

As Franciscans, we consistently examine our relational understanding of creation. Looking to theologians like St. Bonaventure who developed a theological and spiritual vision that acknowledged all creation as emanating from the goodness of God, existing as a “footprint” of God, and leading us back to God if we are able to “read” nature properly. In order to assist you in your "reading" of nature, we offer you this guide, 40 Days; 40 Ways: A Guide to a Green Lent, by Dianne Scheper.

The Franciscan emphasis on the goodness of God and creation has many ramifications. Creation is the outpouring of God’s love into the universe. Creation reveals to us God’s love for us and God’s beauty which is why Franciscans call creation the mirror of God and that God has two books of creation—Sacred Scripture and creation.

Francis looked at life through the lens of all creation. He had a relational connection from which blossomed a perspective of deep empathy. He looked for ways to defend the environment according to the needs of each living being. Rather than viewing creation from ‘anthropocentrism,’ which literally means ‘human-centered’, Francis saw creation as ‘biocentrism’ which means ‘life-centered.’

We have read through "40 Days; 40 Ways" and find it inspiring, thought provoking, and very Franciscan. The guide is designed to provide a green environmental context for you to consider this Lent. Despite its title, “40 Days; 40 Ways” is not fashioned as a daily devotional. Dianne describes it as "a range of suggestions for merging your Lenten disciplinary spirit with creation-centered activities." We hope you will consider challenging yourself with some creative action this Lent.

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  • HOME
  • LITERARY WORKS
    • THE LITTLE PEOPLE
    • ANIMAL SPELL
    • DOWN BELOW AND THE ARCHON'S CASTLE
    • WORLD TO THE SIDE Series
    • THE FIREKEEPER
    • CHILD OF THE ELEMENTS
    • Salamander Dreaming
    • Alien Ally
  • SPIRITUAL LETTERS
    • Current Letters XXII
    • Sundays
    • John's Letters to His Friends >
      • Flowers of the Night, Remembrance and Letters
      • December 2014
      • January 2015
      • February 2015
    • John's Selected Letters to Mom and Dad >
      • Spring 2015
      • Summer 2015
      • Fall 2015
    • Michael's Selected Letters to John
    • Michael's Selected Letters to Brothers and Sisters >
      • Fall 2017
      • Winter 2017-18
  • BEAUTY
    • BUTTERFLY SERIES >
      • Sunflower and Black Swallowtail
      • Yellow Swallowtails: To Pink or Blue
      • Merging Black Swallowtail
      • Torn Swallowtail
      • Butterflies & Asters
    • CARDINAL SERIES >
      • Three Stages of Cardinals
      • Rainbow Cardinal
      • Cardinal in Flight
      • Cardinals, Jays, and Snow
      • Flight in Brown and Red
    • Spring Flowers Series >
      • Yellow and Mauve Lilies
      • Bee Balm Plant & Bumblebee
      • Flowers in Passing
      • Honeysuckle and Buddha
      • Violet Day Lilies
      • Rain and Burnt Red Irises
      • Triple Bloom Rhododendron
      • Purple Iris
      • Tulips and Bleeding Hearts
      • Stems and Blooms
      • Blooms: Singles and Doubles
    • Purple Grackle
    • Multi-colored Woodpecker
    • Birds and Morning Sun
    • Birds Before and After Wind
    • Birds and Bamboo
    • Two Racoons
    • Na Pali Coast
    • Maui Sea Turtle
    • MAUI SURF
    • Butterflies
    • Flowers
    • Macro Flowers
    • Harbor Sunrise
    • New River
    • Plant
    • California Coast
    • Canadian Rockies
    • Guatemala
    • Yosemite
    • Rainbows and Signs in the Sky
    • Antietam
    • City Streets
    • Water Birds
    • Doors, Porches, Paths
    • City Canal New Orleans
    • Reflections
    • Half Light
    • Mist
    • Abandoned Mill, House, and Barn
    • Street People
  • NOVONTOS
    • Laudato Si Aquifers
    • Spring, Word, and Rose >
      • "Abstract Symbolism" by NovOntus
    • Laudato Si series >
      • Commentary on Series
      • Cut Leaves
      • Emerging Leaves
      • Emerging Leaves II
      • Emerging Leaves III
      • Aquifer I
      • Emerging Leaves IV
      • Talll Grass I
      • Tall Grass II
      • Aquifer II
      • Aquifer III
      • Prairie Grass
    • Exhibition by NovOntos
    • NovOntus Posters I >
      • CANTICLE >
        • PDF Canticle
      • TRINITY >
        • PDF Trinity
      • PEARL OF GREAT PRICE >
        • PDF Pearl of Great Price
      • MLK MARTYR
      • DEITRICH BONHOEFFER MARTYR
      • MARTYRS ROSE
    • NovOntus Posters II >
      • SCARABEUS
      • STORMWINDS
      • SUNONE
      • LAUDATO SI Emerging Leaves
      • LAUDATO SI Tall Grass
      • LAUDATO SI Cut Leaves
    • NovOntus Posters III >
      • THE FLAYED SILVER CHRIST
      • ACQUIFER LAUDATO SI
    • Architectural Dimensions by NovOntos
  • CELEBRATION OF ARTISTS
    • MAGICAL EXPERIENCES
    • New Introductory Video to Magical Experiences
    • WALK IN BEAUTY >
      • Hey Space Case
      • Hanging With the Goddess When the Rains Come In
      • Where Does Your Head Rest
  • BIOLOGICAL FRAGILITY AND CHANGE
    • Fragility of Evolution: Part One
    • Fragility of Evolution: Part Two
    • NATURAL EXTRAVAGANCE & the Dynamic Vulnerability of Life
    • TEN PULSES OF EVOLUTION >
      • LOGARITHMIC TIME CHART
      • INTRODUCTION
      • 1st NODE
      • 2nd NODE
      • 3rd NODE
      • 4TH NODE
      • 5th NODE
      • 6th NODE
      • 7th NODE
      • 8th NODE
      • 9TH NODE
      • 10th NODE
  • The Generational Patterning of Historical Time
    • Keys Traits of Generational Phases
  • ACTIVISM AND ART
    • TRANSFORMATIONAL STORIES
    • Caseness and Narrative
    • Linda Andre's Story
    • Al Galves's Story
    • Chaya's Story
  • IN SUPPORT OF PROGRESSIVE SCHOOLS
  • GREEN GUIDE TO LENT
  • Haikus and Photos
  • RECENT PUBLICATIONS