Praying for Creation is the title of THIS 2017 Richard Rohr meditation focusing on the Joint Message of Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. This joint statement highlights the need for concerted efforts to save our earth and society – well worth the read and the prayer if you have time.

The song Fairest Lord Jesus provides some beautiful creation lyrics about the sunshine, moonlight, meadows, etc… (a more contemporary, 3-part harmony version is HERE.) Interestingly, there is very little in that song about human actions to help creation, though there is the line about Jesus: “Who makes the woeful heart to sing.” Maybe this relates a little to what Pope Francis is encouraging?

ACTION: Are there ways this week that you can “hear the cry of the earth, … attend to the needs of the marginalized, … heal … our wounded creation?”