“Environmental justice – implicitly proclaimed by the prophets – can no longer be regarded as an abstract concept or a distant goal. It is an urgent need that involves much more than simply protecting the environment. For it is a matter of justice – social, economic and human. For believers it is also a duty born of faith, since the universe reflects the face of Jesus Christ, in whom all things were created and redeemed.” –Pope Leo XIV
Each year from September 1 to October 4 (the Feast of Saint Francis) the Christian family unites for the “Season of Creation”, a worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. In this special season we celebrate God as Creator, and acknowledge Creation as the divine continuing act that summons us as collaborators to love and care for the gift of all that is created. We rejoice in this opportunity to safeguard our common home and all beings who share it with us. This year, the theme for the Season is “Living Water.”
- Joining the Ecumenical Prayer Service for celebrating the beginning of the Season of Creation worldwide (September 1st 2:00 pm ET)
- Watching the webinar “Moving Beyond Plastics in a Throwaway Culture!” (September 10th 7:00 pm ET)
- Check out the daily reflections and action items found at Catholic Climate Covenant
- Join the Boston Catholic Climate Movement and their Franciscan hosts at St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston, in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis. Celebrate, pray, and renew your commitment to care for our Common Home! (Sunday, October 4 at 10am)
- Come to our Collaborative’s Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4 at 2:30pm in front of St. Paul Church (more details to follow).