Creation day 1 September 2018
In 2015 Pope Francis designated 1 September annually as a world day of prayer for the care of creation in the Catholic Church. The day of prayer, the Pope said gives individuals and communities an opportunity to implore God’s help in protecting creation and an opportunity to ask God’s forgiveness for sins committed against the world in which we live.
A prayer from Laudato si’
All powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes, bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction. Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey toward your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day; encourage us we pray in our struggle for justice, love, and peace.
Celebrating the season of creation
Day of prayer for care of creations - Saturday 1 September 2018
Season of creation - 1 September to 4 October 2018
For more information:
Pope's video Message
youtube link: https://youtu.be/hC_GMY20R-c