Cúria Metropolitana Bom Pastor plants tree on first day of Spring

Staff at the Bom Pastor Metropolitan Curia planted a seedling on Monday, September 21, to mark the first day of spring and Tree Day. The Diocese of São Salvador da Bahia reported that the activity served as a symbolic gesture of gratitude to God for creation and a commitment to environmental care.

During the event, staff members wrote personal reasons for their gratitude to God on small pieces of paper. They placed these notes into a watering can and used the water to nourish the new plant. This act represented a desire to cultivate daily gratitude to produce spiritual fruit. The gathering also drew inspiration from the Gospel of John, using the image of Jesus as the true vine to encourage staff to remain united in their daily mission.