In Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' we are called to care for the gift of creation, our common home.
Pray these joyful mysteries and reflect on care for creation.
Download this meditation in praise of Mary based on Pope Francis' words in Laudato Si'
Use our prayer resources to pray for the care of the earth, our common home.
Mark the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1 September
Lord, you love everything you have created,
and nothing exists outside the mystery of Your tenderness.
Every creature, no matter how small,
is the fruit of your love and has a place in this world.
Through the beauty of creation,
you reveal yourself as a source of goodness.
We ask you:
open our eyes to recognise you,
learning from the mystery of your closeness to all creation
that the world is infinitely more than a problem to solve.
It is a mystery to be contemplated with gratitude and hope.
Help us to discover your presence in all creation,
so that, in fully recognising it,
we may feel and know ourselves to be responsible for this common home
where You invite us to care for, respect, and protect
life in all its forms and possibilities.
