A shoot will spring forth from the stump of Jesse, and a branch will grow from his roots. The Spirit of the Lord will rest upon him: a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and power, a Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.
Is 11:1-2
There are several parables of trees in the Bible. For example, the parable of the mustard seed, which has accompanied me for almost half of my life.
Lord, let me be like a tree,
rooted deep in the earth and oriented towards you.
I want to have a firm hold.
I want to stand upright
and walk the path of life without ifs and buts.
I want to bear fruit, to be food for others.
For those who can give themselves away
do not stay all alone.
Sr. Elisabeth
Photo: Filling biscuit bags, from the Provincial Archive Limburg
