Pope Francis's Prayer for the Earth at the end of Laudato Si':
…Bring healing to our lives,
that we may protect the world and not prey on it,
that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts
of those who look only for gain
at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,
to be filled with awe and contemplation,
to recognize that we are profoundly united
with every creature
as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle
for justice, love and peace.
Reflection
Use this Ignatian Ecological Examen - Reconciling God, Creation and Humanity - to reflect on your personal relationship with Creation and to acknowledge any of your habits or behaviors that call for change.
Action
Write a letter or talk to God about what you learned in the examen, including what changes you will make.
