Day 1: Sun
25 September
We pray that our eyes may be opened to see God's glory reflected in the wonders of all creation.
Nine brief reflections asking St Francis of Assisi to pray for us and our world, based on his beautiful Canticle of the Sun, which celebrates its 800th anniversary in 2025.
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25 September
We pray that our eyes may be opened to see God's glory reflected in the wonders of all creation.
26 September
We pray for God's guidance, that we may share his love with all creation.
27 September
We pray for a more just world, where those who are poor are not further disadvantaged by the burden of debt.
28 September
We pray that all people have access to safe water.
29 September
We pray that the Holy Spirit may burn within us, moving us to make a change for a better world
30 September
We pray that nourished by God's love we can play our part in ensuring that people and the earth may flourish.
1 October
We pray that our ears may be opened to "the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor" and our hearts moved to respond.
2 October
We pray for the grace to plant seeds of justice, peace and hope for all creation.
3 October
We pray for a spirit of generosity, that we may give of ourselves to one another.
The Season of Creation runs from 1 September to 4 October. Join us in praying for our common home during this time.
Use our prayer resources to pray for the care of the earth, our common home.
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