Pope Francis, Laudato Si: 193.

That is why the time has come to accept decreased growth in some parts of the world, in order to provide resources for other places to experience healthy growth.  

Short Meditation 

Men and women everywhere change their way of life in order to find a new coherence in different networks of environmental action.

Since 2007 a new Logo “GREEN CHURCH” recognizes Christian communities who bring a new inspiration in their charters in order to adopt Comprehensive Environmental Policies. 

Suggestion: Why not show a movie such as “ TOMORROW” or another video in the same spirit and launch a new discussion at your next Parish social gathering 

Hymn 

“Bless the Lord”, by Taizé (“Bénissez le Seigneur”) - Lyrics

1. Bless the Lord, you His creation; Bless the Lord, you His angels; Bless The Lord, praise be to Him forever; Bless the Lord (bis)

2. You, the Heavens …  And you, the waters below … And all the powers of the Lord …

3. And you, the moon and the sun … And you, the stars in the sky … You, the rain and the dew …

4. You, the winds and the air … And you, fire and heat … And you, fresh breezes and icy cold …

5. And you, nights and days … And you, darkness and light … And you, thunder and clouds …

6. And you, mountains and hills … And you, all the plants of the earth … And you, the springs and brooks …

7. And you, rivers and oceans … You, all the beasts and herds … You, all the birds in the sky …
8. You, all the children of Man …. The spirits and the souls of the Just … The saints and the humble hearts…

Prayer for our Earth By Pope Francis

Press "Pray" to load the Community Prayer, and follow it up with one "Our Father", ending your prayer of the week!

* 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.