Spring Canticle

English Garden
Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg

High arching sun
Bless the Lord
Balm laden clouds

Bless the Lord
Mauve Dwarf Lilac

Bless the Lord
Pink Patio Rose

Bless the Lord
All trees reaching for the sky

Bless the Lord
Ferns unfolding fronds

Bless the Lord
Kneeling garden devotees

Bless the Lord
Trowels turning soil

Bless the Lord
Multitude of seedlings

Bless the Lord
Salvia and Lobelia

Bless the Lord
Petunia and Verbena

Bless the Lord
Iris and Honeysuckle

Bless the Lord
Red, orange, white Geranium

Bless the Lord
All bushes and leaves

Bless the Lord
All roots stretching down

Bless the Lord
Lily fountain and benches

Bless the Lord
Brick and wood chip paths

Bless the Lord

Leaky Shoe Bronz Booy.

Bless the Lord
Beautiful English Garden

Bless the Lord
Dandelion under the fence

Bless the Lord
Praise and exalt Him forever. Amen

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Photos courtesy of Frank Obrigewitsch, SJ

Frank Obrigewitsch, SJ, is pastor of St. Ignatius parish in Winnipeg.

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2 Comments
  • Maria Skarzynski
    Posted at 08:39h, 24 July Reply

    Beautiful – Father Frank !!

  • Peter Bisson, SJ
    Posted at 14:40h, 24 July Reply

    Amen! Thank you Frank!
    Peter

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