Reflection

“The universe did not emerge as the result of arbitrary omnipotence, a show of force or a desire for self-assertion. Creation is of the order of love. God’s love is the fundamental moving force in all created things.” –Pope Francis

Prayer

Loving Creator,

To see your love in creation can seem like a great act of faith today. We witness firsthand climate-driven disasters that devastate lives. We confront widespread pollution and the harmful effects of our failures to tend to creation. In the face of such horrors, the world can appear less transparent to your goodness, beauty, and love. Renew us today, that we might see beyond the way things appear and to see with fresh eyes. Permit us to see your love and accompanying presence in all you have made. May we live into your promise that creation itself is being redeemed, and that we can be a part of it now. Amen.

Call to Action

Make a new commitment to seeing and loving the earth and its creatures.