"[I recently] discovered there was a park dedicated to the former First Lady of the United States, Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson (1912-2007). Lady Bird served as First Lady from 1963-1969. In this role, Mrs. Johnson broke new ground by being an advocate for the upkeep and renewal of the nation's capital.
"With her encouragement, influence, and Texas charm, the First Lady worked with Congress and the National Park Service to plant millions of flowers around the streets and roadways of Washington. Thus began Lady Bird's beautification program for the capital and the whole country."
In a recent commentary, Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, reflected on his stop at Lady Bird Park and on how it reminded him of how much St. Francis de Sales used images of flowers, plants, and nature to explain the love and beauty of God.
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De Sales Weekly: Provincial's Reflection: Hope Blossoms (17 AUG 23)
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