Pope Francis, Laudato Si: 111. 

Ecological culture cannot be reduced to a series of urgent and partial responses to the immediate problems of pollution, environmental decay and the depletion of natural resources. There needs to be a distinctive way of looking at things, a way of thinking, policies, an educational program, a lifestyle and a spirituality which together generate resistance to the assault of the technocratic paradigm. Otherwise, even the best ecological initiatives can find themselves caught up in the same globalized logic. To seek only a technical remedy to each environmental problem which comes up is to separate what is in reality interconnected and to mask the true and deepest problems of the global system.

Short Meditation

As a start, when we seek to understand the urgency of the environmental issues, let's seek to rediscover the dignity in each one of our brothers and sisters, and let's pray to understand the higher purpose and mission of each person's work. The environment contains a socio-economic dimension. 

Chosing the right food to eat is a true commitment to protecting God's creation and a way to live a healthy life. We may need to change our food consumption habits, buying and eating locally grown products fr instance. Organic food grown locally is fresh and seasonal. Buying local food also allows you to help your community's economy and helps reduce the environmental costs associated with food miles.

A prayer for God's creation

Oh, God of Love, show us our role in this world as instruments of Your Universal Love for all human beings, as no one is ever forgotten by You. 

Prayer for our Earth By Pope Francis

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* Pope Francis published this prayer in his encyclical 'Laudato Si' ; it is meant to be shared with everyone who believes in God, the all-powerful Creator.