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The Season of Creation begins on September 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations.
This is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion and commitment together.
History: The idea of celebrating 1 September as a day of prayer for creation began at the wish of the Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios (Archbishop of Constantinople and New Rome) in 1989. It was embraced by other major Christian Europeon churches in 2001, and was endorsed by Pope Francis in 2015.
Laudato Si: OnCare For Our Common Home
The encyclical, dated 24 May 2015, was officially published on 18 June 2015
In it Pope Francis calls the Church and the world to acknowledge the urgency of our environmental challenges and to join him in embarking on a new path. This encyclical is written with both hope and resolve, looking to our common future with candor and humility.
Top Ten Takeaways by James Martin SJ https://youtu.be/a_lqFTYLc_4
The seven goals of Laudato Si are: the Cry of Earth, the Cry of the Poor, Ecological Economics, Simple Lifestyles, Ecological Education, Ecological Spirituality and Community Involvement and Participation
In the letter of Paul the apostle to the Romans, the biblical image pictures the Earth as a Mother, groaning as in childbirth (Rom 8:22). Francis of Assisi understood this when he referred to the Earth as our sister and our mother in his Canticle of Creatures. The times we live in show that we are not relating to the Earth as a gift from our Creator, but rather as a resource to be used.
And yet, there is hope and the expectation for a better future. To hope in a biblical context does not mean to stand still and quiet, but rather groaning, crying, and actively striving for new life amidst the struggles. Just as in childbirth, we go through a period of intense pain, but new life springs forth.
In this ‘Way of the Cross’ we focus on the social sin of human beings and the destruction of God’s beautiful creation over which hovered the Holy Spirit at the beginning of time; in the course of time that same earth which brought forth a savior, Jesus. As we contemplate the destruction of species and eco-systems we remember the suffering that Jesus endured as Son of Man, the Christ of God
Links to more information and activities:
Two Minute Summary of Laudato Si
http://www.focus.org/blog/posts/summary-of-laudato-si-pope-francis-encyclical-environment-quotes.html#toc
cafod videos
Catholic Relief Services offers a set of links.
http://www.crs.org/pope-francis-climate/
The St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor
seasonofcreation.org
Adaptable ideas for families caring for creation
http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2015/04/teaching-care-for-creation/
Here is some earthly advice from Good Ground Press
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/14eabfb5ffa9ea29
catholic social teaching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNcBCPVbYDU
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is a solemn commitment made by Catholic individuals, groups and institutions to honor God’s creation and serve poor people by doing the following:
PRAY and reflect on the duty to care for God’s creation and protect the poor and vulnerable;
LEARN about and educate others on the causes and moral dimensions of climate change;
ASSESS how each of us —as individuals or within our families, workplaces or other organizations—is contributing to climate change ;
ACT to change our choices and behaviors contributing to climate change and;
ADVOCATE for Catholic principles and priorities in climate change discussions and decisions, especially as they impact the poor and vulnerable.
francis page
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFKnZP7ldLk
This sheet tells about St. Francis of Assisi and includes a puzzle to finish.
https://www.catechist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CAT.Oct2019_LivingtheLiturgicalYear_web.pdf
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