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care for Creation
Caring for our Earth is a requirement of our faith, as through this practice we become stewards of creation. In doing so, we are compelled to live and act in ways that protect the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants, whether human or non-human, in caring for creation we show respect and love to the Creator. Our bond to creation primordially calls us to be advocates and disciples in the current issues that environmentally threaten the integrity of our planet. The mitigation of human-induced climate change affects us all and the future of our younger generations.
“Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society.” — Pope Francis, Laudato Si', 91
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Social Distancing and Spring Activities
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Gardening Time!
Now is the perfect time to plan your garden. It will give you a chance to focus your thoughts on God’s gift of creation. You can actually plant radishes, carrots, peas, and greens such as kale or spinach seeds now. When you plan your garden plan enough to be able to share your harvest with the St. Joseph Food Pantry.
May- Care for our Common Home
This May we will celebrate the 5 th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home. Laudato Si’, which means “Praise be to you”, is Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the environment. It is a worldwide wake up call to help humanity understand the destruction that man is rendering to the environment and his fellow man. Pope Francis states his main message in paragraph 14, “I urgently appeal, then, for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. We need a conversation that includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all”.
During this stressful time, take a few quiet moments to read and reflect on this beautiful letter either alone or as a family. We encourage you to share your thoughts on social media with the hashtag #LaudatoSi. CLICK HERE for link to Laudato Si’ (official Vatican text)
MAY 16-24
This week, we are celebrating the 5 th anniversary of Laudato Si’.
Please visit the Virtual Art exhibit posted on our Facebook page.
Click Here: LAUDATO SI VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT
The Canticle of the Sun, written by St Francis of Assisi and used by Pope Francis, posted:
Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is Yours, all glory, all honour and all blessings.
To you alone, Most High, do they belong, and no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name
Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour,
Of You Most High, he bears the likeness.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air,
And fair and stormy, all weather's moods,
by which You cherish all that You have made.
Praised be You my Lord through Sister Water,
So useful, humble, precious and pure.
Praised be You my Lord through Brother Fire,
through whom You light the night and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You my Lord through our Sister,
Mother Earth
who sustains and governs us,
producing varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.
Praise be You my Lord through those who grant pardon for love of You and bear sickness and trial.
Blessed are those who endure in peace, By You Most High, they will be crowned.
Praised be You, my Lord through Sister Death,
from whom no-one living can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Blessed are they She finds doing Your Will.
No second death can do them harm. Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks,
And serve Him with great humility.
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