Season of Creation
1 September marked the 5th annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in the Catholic Church. In 2015, Pope Francis decided to set up this annual celebration and announced it in a letter released on 6 August that year. The Orthodox Christian churches have celebrated this day for many decades and Pope Francis’ decision to establish this practice within the Catholic Church can be viewed as an act of solidarity in ‘caring for our common home’. This day also begins what is now called the Season of Creation which runs from 1 September until 4 October which encourages prayer and action for the environment.
The theme for 2020 is "Jubilee for the Earth". As the members of the Season of Creation Advisory Committee stated, “During the Season of Creation, we unite as one family in Christ, celebrating the bonds we share with each other and with ‘every living creature on Earth.’ (Genesis 9:10) The Christian family celebrates the season by spending time in prayer, considering ways to inhabit our common home more sustainably, and lifting our voices in the public sphere”.
Louise East - Religious Education Coordinator
The Season of Creation Prayer for 2020 follows.
