The Season of Creation begins September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. As this year’s Season of Creation nears, we provide a recap of how we’ve prepared to celebrate...
“Fire is light. Light is other than us. It is another creature that reflects the distance between us and God. The great bonfires of the Feast of Booths, which were lit in the temple of Jerusalem, are symbols “of the last day” or the fullness of time...
“We wish to learn “the art of encounter” by promoting listening initiatives with the synodal method that starts from sharing one’s experiences of “listening to the voice of creation”. This is the theme of the Season of Creation 2022 and involves listening...
In his message for the Season of Creation, the Supreme Pontiff noted that COP27 represents an “opportunity to work together for an effective implementation of the Paris Agreement.” (Rome, 07/21/2022). Pope Francis pointed out that the upcoming United Nations...
1 September 2022 Dear brothers and sisters! “Listen to the voice of creation” is the theme and invitation of this year’s Season of Creation. The ecumenical phase begins on 1 September with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and concludes on 4...
With excitement, the countdown to live the Season of Creation 2022 began with a launch event that was broadcasted live on Thursday, June 23. Representatives of different denominations encouraged reflection on this year’s theme, ” Listening to the Voice of...
“Praise be to you my Lord, with all your creatures,” prayed St. Francis of Assisi, well before the Season of Creation began. With this simple but profound prayer, he has encouraged believers of many generations to recognize creation as the fruit of...
Christian leaders from across the world came together on Wednesday to officially launch the 2022 Season of Creation, the annual ecumenical celebration that unites the world’s 2.4 billion Christians in prayer and action for our common home. The leaders reflected on the...
It was a simple yet audacious goal: Create a home for all. The theme for the 2021 Season of Creation, “A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God,” saw Christians around the world pray and take action for our common home. The annual ecumenical celebration, held from 1...
Laudato Si’ Movement leaders participated in the third Vatican Dialogue on Energy Transition during the Season of Creation last month. Executive Director Tomás Insua and Advocacy Director Lindlyn Moma represented this Spirit-led movement during the two-day online...
