As we stood in the cold air gazing at the hills around Portree, passages were read from the following spiritual sources: Hindu, Christian, Jewish, Native American, Quakerism, Buddhism, Baha'i, Taoism, Sikhism and Islam. Buses came and went, spewing out exhaust fumes and engine noise. At times they threatened to drown the readers but the texts rose above the noise. Although the passages reflected different perspectives they all seemed to carry a similar message: The earth is God's and is sacred. It is precious as it nurtures and sustains us. When we abuse it we forfeit something of our soul.

We finished the Vigil by saying this Celtic Prayer together: