Season of Creation 2024
To hope and act with Creation
Your action is the firstfruits of hope, a sign of the Spirit working among us. We’d be grateful to celebrate it with you.
The theme for 2024 is
To hope and act with Creation
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.
The symbol for 2024 is
The firstfruits of hope
To delve deeper into the theological reflection that guides the 2024 theme and symbol, find more information here.
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