Reflection

“The global economic crises have made painfully obvious the detrimental effects of disregarding our common destiny, which cannot exclude those who come after us. We can no longer speak of sustainable development apart from intergenerational solidarity.” –Pope Francis

Prayer

God of creation,

As we witness the effects of how we have mistreated your earth, we are inspired all the more to renew our commitment to one of the first commandment you gave us, to tend your garden and fill it with love and bring along others, so that the creation you gave us as a common home would flourish in concert with us. Heal us who have forgotten this call and deliver us all of short-sightedness. May we revive our cooperation to develop paths of sustainable development that can bridge generations and the whole human family. Indeed, the entire web of life upon which we depend. Amen.

Call to Action

Meditate on the way my habits and actions within the environment today are or are not a gift to subsequent generations. Adjust accordingly.