nature

Acknowledging the intrinsic value and beauty of creation, including the cosmos, elements, plants, and animals is a major paradigm shift for most Western and cultural Christians. In fact, we have often dismissed it by calling it animism or paganism.

Father Richard

Everything is in some way sacramental. All depends on the receptiveness and openness of our hearts. 
—John Chryssavgis, “The World of the Icon and Creation” 

Ever since God created the world, his invisible qualities, both his eternal power and his divine nature, have been clearly seen; they are perceived in the things that God has made.

Romans 1:20 GNT