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Cathedral of Trees

A Cathedral of Trees


In the early spring, the Northern Hemisphere slowly emerges from the long slumber of winter. The first signs are seen in the trees as the buds appear. A tree is a faithful witness of nature.

There is a phenomenon called a “Cathedral of Trees,” where trees align and create a canopy of trees that looks like a cathedral. Sometimes, it is natural, and arborists create others. It is where I feel God’s presence all around in the presence of the forest of trees.

I found this one in Minnesota on the edge of a sunflower farm late in August 2019. The street signs were glaring, but the Cathedral of Trees was clear. I thought I would share a short video of trees to inspire you to look out your window as Robert Frost reminds us to and a great rendition of “For the Beauty of the Earth.”

Cathedral of Trees

Robert Frost’s Poem, “Tree at my Window”
https://allpoetry.com/Tree-At-My-Window

Shared by Marcie Doll

3 responses to “A Cathedral of Trees”

  1. Patrice Donnell Avatar

    oh Marcie, this is such a beautiful and profound reflection on trees. Your video with all the photographs truly made my morning. It always feels to me like trees are praying, with the roots in the ground, and their limbs stretched outward and upward. Thank you for reminding me of their inherent grace!

  2. Lynn Doll Avatar
    Lynn Doll

    The photos are magnificent; the slide show quite amazing!
    Your reflection on trees delightful.

  3. Sandy D Avatar
    Sandy D

    Marcie, this is such a beautiful tribute to God’s beauty of our earth. I love trees and often gravitate to them when in a park, someone’s backyard and even in the city. So this has left me smiling on this morn.

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