Follow in Mary Magdalene’s footsteps to discover Sainte-Croix in Provence, France. Learn about a miracle and a fragment of the True Cross of Jesus Christ.
Follow in Mary Magdalene’s footsteps to discover Sainte-Croix in Provence, France. Learn about a miracle and a fragment of the True Cross of Jesus Christ.
In a world more connected than ever, many of us still hunger for belonging. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, this reflection explores how wandering beneath the canopy can reconnect us to creation, remind us that we belong to something greater than ourselves, and teach us the wisdom of surrender. Through roots and rivers, moss and pinecones, the forest whispers an ancient truth about receiving, giving, and letting go.
In a world overflowing with information, many of us have lost touch with wonder. Star bathing invites us to slow down, look up, and immerse ourselves beneath the night sky—not to analyze the stars, but to experience their ancient power. Through this simple practice, we rediscover perspective, humility, and the truth that although we are small in the vastness of creation, we are deeply known and loved by our Creator.
Have you ever seen a place so wonderful that you rush right in, hoping its beauty will fill you from the inside out? I hope you find something this week … Continue reading Sammygram: Finding Beauty