by Joseph Krans | Oct 2, 2026 | Reflections
Autumn Leaves As the heat of summer softensAnd autumn’s cool breath fills the air,The changing leaves become a lessonOf the beauty woven from many hues. What was once a canopy of green,Breathing life through photosynthesis,Unfolds into crimson, gold, and amber,A...
by Joseph Krans | Sep 4, 2026 | Reflections
When I was much younger, I fell in love with Still Life, an album by John Fischer. One song in particular has stayed with me through the years, becoming a faithful companion in different seasons of life. Recently, it surfaced in one of my playlists, and I found myself...
by Joseph Krans | Aug 5, 2026 | Reflections
You’re invited into the quiet work of seeing—beyond masks, beyond judgment—toward a deeper awareness of self and others. Rooted in a non-dual vision of love and healing, it echoes the Gospel call to embrace both light and shadow as pathways to wholeness, authenticity,...
by Joseph Krans | May 27, 2026 | Reflections
A few weeks ago, Genesis hosted a week-long Nature Immersion Experience, an invitation to walk, sit, and listen deeply to both nature and the Divine speaking through the created world. During the retreat, I came upon a tree that was falling, yet held gently by a...
by Joseph Krans | May 14, 2026 | Reflections
Over the past year, an injury has limited my ability to hike and spend long hours among the trees. Nature has always been a vital part of my daily rhythm and spiritual practice, so this season of stillness has invited me to seek new ways of connecting with the sacred...
by Emma Tacy | Apr 24, 2026 | Reflections
Attending the recent Genesis program, Lenten Conversations: Observing Lent Through the Lens of Nature, moved me to see the changing seasons through creation’s eyes. From this experience comes the following poem. The Season’s Most Honorable Guests The historic...
