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Care for Creation
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Celebrating 10 years of laudato si'
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yamilet-munozaustindiocese.orgAssociate Director of Social Justice & Multicultural Engagement
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Pope Francis reminds us in his encyclical, Laudato Si', that "Everything is related, and we human beings are united as brothers and sisters on a wonderful pilgrimage, woven together by the love God has for each of his creatures and which also unites us in fond affection with brother sun, sister moon, brother river, and mother earth" (LS 92). He reminds us that creation is one of our most direct and intimate connections with God.
As we remember the legacy of Pope Francis and heed the call of Pope Leo XIV for peace and unity in our world, we invite the faithful to join in prayer and action during this 10th anniversary year. -
Interested in learning more about Creation Care?
Parish Ministry Materials
Parishes are invited to form integral Creation Care Ministries or also referred as "Creation Care Teams" that reflect the teachings of Laudato Si’. This path integrates members of the parish to efficiently collaborate on developing Laudato Si’ initiatives, education, prayer, liturgy, and transformative actions to respond to the inseparable Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor.
Education
Prayer and Liturgy- Holy Hour for the Care of Creation
- Recommended readings and prayers for Liturgy on the Care of Creation
- Resources on how to celebrate a 'Mass for Creation'
Transformative ActionAdditional Resources to Learn More About Catholic Social Teaching on the Environment:
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Summer Reading ChallengeIf you are unfamiliar with Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' and would like to begin learning more, the Laudato Si Movement will be hosting a Summer Reading Challenge. Readers can read the encyclical at their own pace and Laudato Si will send bi-weekly reflection questions to help keep the readers on course. The Reading Challenge ends on August 31.
Si no estas familiarizado con la encíclica Laudato Si'del Papa Francisco y desea aprender más, el Movimiento Laudato Si' esta organizando un Reto de Lectura de Verano. Los lectores podrán leer la encíclica a su propio ritmo y Laudato Si' les enviará preguntas de reflexión quincenales para ayudarles a mantenerse al día. El Reto de Lectura finaliza el 31 de agosto. -
"Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Mother Earth, who sustains us and governs us and who produces varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs."
- Canticle of the Sun, St. Francis of Assisi