All summer long the farmer prays for good weather, asking for God’s blessing upon his crop, the fruits of his labor. Yet, sometimes things don’t go according to plan: too much rain, not enough rain, too much sun, not enough sun, hail storms, and wind storms. This issue of Catholic Rural Life takes a look at weather’s impact on the life of farmers and ranchers. How do they accept that weather is out of their control? How do they keep trusting the Lord when devastation strikes? You will read about a Florida community hit by three hurricanes in just over one year, as well as how cotton farmers deal with the uncertainty of drought and hail. There is also a beautiful piece about the theology of weather, digging deep into Scripture and other Church documents. We hope these stories inspire you to pray for those who have suffered severe weather events, but also praise God for the gift of good weather and His fidelity in times of both bounty and strife.
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