His Holiness Pope Francis encourages commitments for Season of Creation
His Holiness Pope Francis recalls Day of Prayer for Creation
His Holiness Pope Francis calls for concrete commitment to care for our common home. His words come ahead of the World Day of Prayer for Creation celebrated on 1 September which kicks off the Season of Creation which lasts till 4 October.
By Benedict Mayaki SJ
During the weekly General Audience on Wednesday, His Holiness Pope Francis recalled the World Day of Prayer for Creation and the beginning of the Season of Creation.
His Holiness Pope Francis had established 1 September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, encouraging the faithful around the world to pray for our common home.
The day also marks the beginning of the Season of Creation which lasts till 4 October, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Addressing the faithful gathered at the Paul VI Hall, the Holy Father prayed that this year’s theme “Listen to the voice of creation” may foster in everyone “a concrete commitment to care for our common home”…
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