Earth Day and First Communion

Earth Day  

Ordinarily, I love to share photos that celebrate the beauty of nature and the wonder of creation.  Today for Earth Day, I decided to do the opposite and share a common sight that I find disturbing. 

There may be less infrastructure to deal with disposables here so the problem is more visible.  I, however, believe that there is much more trash generated by the average person in the US than there is by the typical person in Haiti.  In many ways, people here, in general, seem to be better at reusing and fixing things that would typically be thrown away in the US.  In reality, the overabundance of waste and the condition of the planet is a global problem that is structural and complex and in need of attention. 



First Communion
Today six children who reside at the orphanage and many of their classmates received the sacrament of First Holy Communion.  There was a lovely liturgy held in the auditorium of the school the children attend.  We then had a great celebration at the orphanage this afternoon. 

At the orphanage popcorn a staple at any party!  

Let us all strive to live in communion with one another and all of creation every day that we are on this Earth!  

Happy Earth Day!  Many blessings!