Lessons in Nature
Take some time to learn about the beauty of nature that surrounds us!
The images below were taken along the C&O canal path in Shepherdstown. Take a walk, along the path and see how many plants you can identify using these photos as a guide.
Cutleaf Toothwort
Virginia Spring Beauty
Star Chickweed
Shooting Star
Early Saxifrage
Rue Anemone
Dutchman’s Britches
Puschkinia
Virginia Bluebells
Trillium
Trout Lily
Twin Leaf
Learning about the Laudato Sí Initiative
Watch The Letter — a documentary about how spiritual values call us to take action on the planetary crisis. It focuses on a small group of people from around the world who have an encounter with Pope Francis that gives them new hope.
RESOURCES
How to view The Letter?
To stream the film on your own at home, you can view it on TheLetterFilm.org website or you can watch it on YouTube.
Read Laudate Deum (LD)
Laudate Deum can be viewed on the Vatican website. This document, released on October 4, 2023, is POPE Francis’ update to his original encyclical Laudato Si’ (published in May, 2015).
Explore the Laudate Si’ Action Platform
St. Agnes is enrolled in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. Explore their website and think about how we can engage our community.
Become a member
Join in on the Laudato Sí Initiatives! We are looking for both parishioners and community members, of any denomination, to get involved. In addition we are in need of a project leader.
If you can participate or just want more information about coming plans, complete the form below.
Thanks for your interest in caring for our common home!!!
