The Earth Is Filled With Thy Creation

 

It's the first day of the church year.  

Happy New Year! 

I'm reposting from two years ago this icon that celebrates a major focus of the celebration, because I don't want to miss the joy even if I don't have time today to consider and write more. Be sure to click on the picture to see it in its glory.

Abundance and a New Year 

 

 

September 1st marks the start of the church calendar, 

and is a good time to remember the goodness of God's creation. 

I love this icon and the way it expresses the superabundance 

of life and beauty in this world that is our home. 

Lord, thank You for everything.

Bless us in the coming year!

 

Below is a smaller-file image of the icon, only better in that it shows the painting to the borders. You can see still more detail on the iconographer Christina De Michele's website. The icon is a church mural in Riverside, California.