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Joseph Stoutzenberger

Joseph Stoutzenberger, Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Holy Family University in Philadelphia.

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God Paints the Leaves

Sunlit autumn forest with vivid red and gold leaves, evoking the image of God painting the treetops.

The author reflects on a moment with his grandson Brendan, who connects theology and nature through a simple observation about autumn leaves. This leads to a discussion on how religions express profound truths through stories and poetry, emphasizing the importance of faith and gratitude over scientific explanations.

Posted byjoestoutzenbergerOctober 30, 2025October 23, 2025Posted inAmerican Society, Beauty and Awe, Catholic, Compassion, Education, Environmentalism, Ethics, Faith & Spirituality, Family, Life has to be LivedTags:Catholic Questions, christianity, God in Nature, Gratitude and Prayer, Joseph Stoutzenberger, modern catholic social teaching, modern catholic social teaching commentaries and interpretations, Nature, Spiritual Imagination, spirituality of the ordinaryLeave a comment on God Paints the Leaves
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