Greetings, dear Franciscan Family!
I pray this finds you well and filled with the Lord’s peace.
“The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains,
The world, and those who dwell in it.
For He has founded it upon the seas
And established it upon the rivers.” (Psalm 24:1-2)
It is that time again. September 1st is World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. It marks the first day of the Season of Creation. This year, the theme of the season is “Jubilee for the Earth.” The concept of Jubilee is rooted in the holy wisdom that there must exist a just and sustainable balance between social, economic and ecological realities.
How do we continue to sustain this balance during this unprecedented time of COVID-19?
The Season runs through October 4th, the Solemnity of our Seraphic Father Francis. It is a time when we honor and celebrate God’s awesome creation and everything it contains.
Attached please find the Franciscan Season of Caring for Creation Prayers.
Thank you for your continued support and care for God’s magnificent creation by using the prayers in your families, fraternities and faith communities.
Wishing you blessings of peace and all good!
Carolyn D. Townes, OFS National Animator, Justice, Peace and Integrity of CreationU.S. Secular Franciscan Order
“Journey Together in Love and Compassion“(OFS-USA 2020 Theme)