Season of Creation 2022 starts from 1st September till 4th October 2022.“Listen to the voice of creation” is the theme and invitation of this year’s Season of Creation. It is a special time for all Christians to pray and work together to care for our common home. This year’s symbol is the burning bush. “I have heard their cry…I know their sufferings…Come, now! I will send you…I will be with you” (Ex 3: 1-12)
Today, the prevalence of unnatural fires is a sign of the devastating effects that climate change has on the most vulnerable of our planet. Creation cries out as forests crackle, animals flee, and people are forced to migrate due to the fires. On the contrary, the fire that called to Moses as he tended the flock on Mount Horeb did not consume or destroy the bush. This flame of the Spirit revealed God’s presence. This holy fire affirmed that God heard the cries of all who suffered and promised to be with us as we followed in faith to our deliverance from injustice.
In this Season of Creation, this symbol of God’s Spirit calls us to listen to the voice of creation. On the occasion of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (1st September), Catholic Action Associations all over the world are launching an appeal for prayers. During these personal and community prayers we recommend the recitation of the Christian Prayer in union with creation found in the Encyclical Laudato si’ (246).
Prayer Spaces related to Creation and sustainable development
![]() Appreciating NatureDuring this prayer space, one shows gratitude to God for what nature offers. |
![]() Canticle Of Creatures: Brother SunIn this prayer activity, while thanking God for the gift of the sun, one will have the time to think of how, like the ‘brother sun’, s/he can happily start the days for oneself and for those around him/her. |
![]() Empty PlateApart from praying for world leaders to be given wisdom and courage to lead fairly, this prayer space also helps one to reflect on living without food due to injustice and economic-greed. |
![]() Canticle Of Creatures: Sister MoonIn this prayer space one can express to God how he/she feels about changing and growing up. |
![]() Canticle Of Creatures: Brother WindIn this prayer space one is invited to think how s/he can make good use of his/her energy in the same way that ‘brother wind’ can produce pollution free energy by making good use of its power. |
![]() Our Common HomeIn this prayer space, one is invited to ponder upon how one can make a difference in taking simple eco-actions to save our planet earth. |
![]() Flags PrayersThis prayer space one is reminded that different flags represent different countries, and hence is given time to choose a country and pray for its needs. |
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