Reverence for Creation: Cultivating Sacred Connection with the Natural World
Reverence for creation is defined as a profound attitude of deep respect, awe, and gratitude for the natural world and the universe. It often reflects a spiritual, philosophical, or religious […]
Care For Creation: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Dahill
For three decades, Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center has embraced a deep commitment to caring for creation—integrating eco-spirituality into every aspect of our community and mission. A spirit of reverence for […]
Harvesting Sun and Soil: Agrivoltaics in Action at Prairiewoods
What do you get when you combine agriculture and solar farming? The answer is, Agri-voltaics! Agrivoltaics is a common worldwide practice and is a great way to utilize land under […]
Grandmother Oak
they treasured grandmother oak stately tall and free they pray they don’t just say may she grow ever taller and hatred in this world grow smaller. —Mark Hanley
Grandmother Oak
Singer/songwriter Lea Morris was born in Washington, DC, and now lives in Germany, traveling the world to share her songs and experiences to lift hearts and connect communities. She visited […]
Swimming
The other day I was walking near the woods and the birds were so vocal, all together, that it reminded me of the holidays back home when I was growing up. And […]
Nature, Science & Resilience, Oh My!
Note: This is a past program held at Prairiewoods. For a complete list of our current program and retreat offerings, click here. Interconnectedness is one of the underpinnings of ecological […]
Stewards of Divine Creation: God’s Guests
We are all guests of God’s hospitality. The world in which we live is pure gift,” proclaims theologian Monika Hellwig in her famous work Guests of God: Stewards of Divine […]
Terra Divina: A Spiritual Practice of Engaging with Earth
Note: This is a past program held at Prairiewoods. For a complete list of our current program and retreat offerings, click here. After the festive month of December, January often […]
Food as a Pathway to Peace
Note: This is a past program held at Prairiewoods. For a complete list of our current program and retreat offerings, click here. “What would happen, for example, if we were […]