Our earth, the place in which we live, where every human is born,

where every life is lived, where every emotion is felt, and where every circumstance is experienced.

Earth is our home. The Earth is much more than mere matter,

much more than a thing to consume.

The state of the human soul and the environment are interconnected.

With each affecting and influencing the other.

It is intended to be pleasing to enliven our minds and our spirits.

We depend on its bounty. When the Earth thrives, we thrive too.

Our responsibility is to take care of and cherish our home. We are stewards, not owners.

The beauty of God’s creations is a gift to humankind.

And if we preserve these special places in their unspoiled state,

they will silently, eloquently witness of our God, to inspire us onward and upward.