Our beautiful Lenten prayers and reflections offer you the opportunity to reflect on your own or in your parish.
Sixteen-year-old Bayezid tending his family’s floating garden in Bangladesh.
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream.
The prophet Jeremiah describes the person who trusts in God, using the evocative image of a fruitful tree planted near water.
Apart from God and people, the Bible mentions trees more than any other living thing. Trees give us so many gifts. They delight us with their beauty. They offer us food and materials for tools, shelter and medicines. They hold back erosion. They provide shade and homes for wildlife.
Sixteen-year-old Bayezid Molla helps his parents with their floating garden in Bangladesh, alongside his studies. He loves working in harmony with nature and speaks of the importance of planting trees.
“To save the environment, we must plant many trees and avoid water pollution. It is everyone's responsibility to plant trees. We all have to save the environment together.”
As we spend some time with Jeremiah’s beautiful image today, what might trees be able to teach us about being a healing and generous presence that blesses others?
Prayer
God, giver of all life,
may we be rooted in your presence
and grow in love and trust,
so we can bring a harvest
of justice and joy.
Amen.
Act
Place your trust in the Lord today and turn to God in prayer. You may like to use our Lent prayer resources to inspire you.