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The rhythm of the Christian calendar holds many treasures, with each month bearing its unique significance and meaning. The Season of Creation, from September 1st, which marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, until October 4th, the feast of St Francis of Assisi, was introduced by Pope Francis through his encyclical ‘Laudato Si‘. It is a poignant reminder of our interconnectedness with the world around us. Concluding with the feast of St Francis, this period calls on us to celebrate not just the splendour of our surroundings but also the boundless love of God that it reflects.
Season of Creation 2025
Follow updated resources for the Season of Creation 2025 here: https://seasonofcreation.org/resources/
Resources
 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. |
 Season of Creation 2022 |
The prayers for the Holy Mass for the Care of Creation in English can be found here. They were taken from the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. The Maltese version is not official.
Missa-pro-Custodia-Creationis_Maltese Mass-for-the-Care-of-Creation-July-2025Here is a Liturgical Guide for the Season of Creation 2025
Creator of All,
From your communion of love, life sprang forth like a mighty river, and the whole cosmos came into being. On this Earth of overflowing love, the Word was made flesh and went forth with the life-giving waters proclaiming peace and justice for all creation.
You called human beings to till and keep your garden. You placed us into the right relationship with each creature, but we failed to listen to the cries of the Earth and the cries of the most vulnerable. We broke with the flowing communion of love and sinned against you by not safeguarding the
conditions for life.
We lament the loss of our fellow species and their habitats, we grieve the loss of human cultures, along with the lives and livelihoods that have been displaced or perished, and we ache at the sight of an economy of death, war and violence that we have inflicted on ourselves and the
Earth.
Open our ears to your creative, reconciling and sustaining Word that calls to us through the book of Scripture and the book of creation. Bless us once again with your life-giving waters so that the Creator Spirit may let justice and peace flow in our hearts and overflow into all creation.
Open our hearts to receive the living waters of God’s justice and peace and to share it with our suffering brothers and sisters, all creatures around us, and all creation.
Bless us to walk together with all people of goodwill so that the many streams of the living waters of God’s justice and peace may become a mighty river all over the Earth.
In the name of the One who came to proclaim good news to all creation, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Must See…The Letter
The Letter is a documentary that tells the compelling and urgent story of the Laudato Si’ encyclical letter by Pope Francis, through the eyes of five people representing the groups most affected by our ecological crisis. They travel from different continents to the Vatican for a powerful dialogue with the Pope. As the stories unfold, be inspired by how spiritual values unite us in the face of a planetary emergency.
Watch The Letter at https://www.theletterfilm.org/
Must Read…Laudato Si’, Care for Our Common Home
In 2015, Pope Francis wrote Laudato Si’, an encyclical letter about the environmental crisis, to every single person in the world. Laudato Si’ sets out an integral ecology where everything is connected—the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. It focuses on care for the natural environment and all people, as well as broader questions of the relationship between God, humans, and the Earth.
Read Laudato Si’ at
The official global website with a wealth of resources and online events is: SeasonofCreation.org.
Resources and Ideas from the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference
- Sunday Liturgy Notes for Season of Creation 2025: This resource includes homily notes for each Sunday of the season, prayers of the faithful, music suggestions, reflections and Mass parts which highlight the call for “Peace with Creation”.
- Season of creation prayer 2025 (from seasonofcreation.org )
- Ribbons of Peace – a short 10 minute liturgical moment that could be done within parish activities, at the end of the Sunday Mass or even at the start of parish meetings that occur during the Season of Creation.
- Nurturing your family faith in nature: This resource from Trócaire is ideal for a children’s group, youth group or any family or community setting where people can explore their relationship with God’s Creation through reflection and activities.
- Rubbish graveyard – a resource which helps to show people just how long it takes for items to biodegrade. You might create a space in your parish to display it. This is a helpful activity for children’s liturgy or youth group. With thanks to An Tairseach Ecology Centre.
- An ecological rosary: Slides to accompany an Ecological Rosary from the Laudato Si’ Movement.
- Creation walk moments: adapted from the booklet by Father Brian Grogan SJ, ‘Creation Walk: The amazing story of a small blue planet’. You may use this resource in your parish community by setting up ‘moments’ around the church, or around your parish, to convey the different stages of the story of our universe. This resource will provide people with an opportunity to experience the wonder and awe of God’s creation and to become familiar with the story of our universe. Did you know that there is now a beautiful Creation Walk at Knock Shrine? You might consider bringing your parish group to visit it. You can read about it here.
- Tree planting resource: engage your parish or diocese in tree planting initiatives this year. Thanks to ‘Easy Treesie’ we have all the tips you need and prayers for a tree planting service.
- Video reflections: These video reflections can be used as part of liturgies, parish meetings during the season or linked to your parish website and social media pages. With thanks to Vivek da Silva from the Laudato Si’ Working Group.
St Francis as a role model
St Francis of Assisi, whose feast day punctuates the end of this particular month, embodied a profound love for God, humanity, and every facet of creation. His legacy paints a vivid picture of a man who saw God in every sunset, every bird’s song, and every whisper of the wind. His affinity for animals, in particular, remains an enduring part of his legend, reminding us of the sanctity of all life forms.
This Season of Creation, let us take a moment to step back, to appreciate the marvels of the world we inhabit, and to strengthen our commitment to its care. Whether through conscious choices we make to reduce our environmental footprint or the simple act of blessing our furry, feathered, or finned friends, let’s reaffirm our vow to cherish and protect God’s wondrous creation.
As the sun sets on this sacred month, leading us into the feast of St Francis, may our hearts be filled with gratitude, love, and an unwavering resolve to be stewards of this beautiful planet that we call home.
The blessing of pets and other animals
In many schools across Malta, the spirit of St Francis is brought to life in a heartwarming tradition: the blessing of animals and pets. This ceremony, often held on his feast day, is a touching testament to the bond between humans and their animal companions. As prayers rise and blessings are bestowed, we are reminded that the love of God envelops every creature, great and small.
Here is an English version of the blessing
Material
Holy Mass & Blessings of the pets
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