To mark Laudato Si’ week, the Little Company of Mary Sisters, the Salesian Cosmology Group, and Limerick Diocese collaborated to offer an opportunity of exploring the healing power of nature.
‘Among the trees’ was held on Sunday 29th May at the new ‘Infinity Woodland Pathway’ which has been created by the Little Company of Mary sisters on their own land, adjacent to Milford Care Centre. The experience included walking the pathway whilst pausing for reflective moments through poetry and learning about the trees and their attributes. People were invited to walk silently, in solidarity with indigenous people at risk of losing their land, for part of the walk. The group were invited for hospitality and further conversation afterwards.
The Little Company of Mary sisters have planted more than 5,000 native trees providing a wonderful oasis for people to spend some peaceful, healing time among trees. The objective of their initiative is to enhance and protect biodiversity and native woodland habitat and to leave a legacy that will promote healing, spirituality, and education.