From September 1 â October 4 2023, the Christian family united worldwide in prayer and action for creation during the Season of Creation.
St Francis of Assisi may have changed the world, but he was just a man who lived the Gospel in a radical way. October 4 is the Feast of St Francis of Assisi (the patron saint of ecology) and the conclusion of the 2023 Season of Creation. We pray with St Francis for all of creation, the poor and peace in our world.
âBe praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and you give light through him. And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendour! Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness. Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens you have made them, precious and beautiful. Be praised, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, and clouds and storms, and all the weather, through which you give your creatures sustenance. Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure. Be praised, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom you brighten the night. He is beautiful and cheerful, and powerful and strong. Be praised, my Lord, through our sister Mother Earth, who feeds us and rules us, and produces various fruits with coloured flowers and herbs. Be praised, my Lord, through those who forgive for love of you; through those who endure sickness and trial. Happy those who endure in peace, for they will be crowned.â
St. Francis of Assisi
Download the Mesage from Pope Francis for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation [1 September 2023] at https://carmelites.org.au/jpic
For Season of Creation resources visit: https://seasonofcreation.org/resources/