God. This Sunday we are asked to reflect on a specific kind of communion which originates from marriage - the union of man and woman. I wish that I could say that I get into our surrounding mountains here in East Tennessee more often than I do.  We are indeed blessed here with the beauty of God's creation.  But, even if I cannot get away for a hike too often, I am pretty consistent about taking my two dogs for a walk at least every other day if not every day.  For a few minutes I step out from the office, I step away from the computer and from the Internet and facebook, I let go of whatever project is occupying my thoughts and I am able to be with my dogs and enjoy the beauty of the day and creation.  When I do this I am always better for it.  Creation and its structure and laws has a way of putting things right, speaking to the truth and depth of who we are and refreshing the soul. In today's gospel (Mk. 10:2-16) when our Lord is asked if it is lawful for a husband to divorce his wife he turns to creation when he gives his answer . But from the beginning of creation, 'God made them male and female.  For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.'  So they are not longer