Reflection

“If we scan the regions of our planet, we immediately see that humanity has disappointed God’s expectations. [Humanity], especially in our time, has without hesitation devastated wooded plains and valleys, polluted waters, disfigured the earth’s habitat, made the air unbreathable . . . We must therefore encourage and support the ‘ecological conversion’ which in recent decades has made humanity more sensitive to the catastrophe to which it has been heading.” –St. John Paul II

Prayer

Transforming God,

As a Catholic ministry, we are already sensitive to the deep connection between our actions each day and the health and well-being of the rest of the Earth on which we depend. Even so, sensitize us more and transform us further, so that we may become more effective advocates for the care of your creation. Make us agents of change, through, with, and in the environment you gave us. With hope and conviction, Amen.

Call to Action

Consider the progress of my personal “ecological conversion.” Is there more I can do? More I should do? Are there opportunities for me to advocate the care of creation?