October 1, 2023
Season of Creation – September 1 – October 4
“Let Justice and Peace Flow” -- Saint Francis of Assisi
Now that we’ve spent a month of awareness, how will we keep the “Justice and Peace Flowing”? How will we maintain our focus on the connectedness of everything and our role through our daily lives? We have a wonderful advocate in Saint Francis of Assisi.
Pope Francis mentions Saint Francis of Assisi many times throughout Laudato Si’. At the outset, he calls Saint Francis the “example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically.” (LS 1)The Holy Father points to Saint Francis’ understanding that “shows us just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society and interior peace.” (LS 10)
Pope Francis declares that we should use God’s gifts that surround us as His invitation to know Him, as His way of revealing Himself. We can “see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of His infinite beauty and goodness.” (LS 12)
The Holy Father points out that Saint Francis is much loved among the various Christian denominations as well as by non-Christians, which aligns with this year’s Season of Creation theme of joining our sisters and brothers in the ecumenical family in prayer and action for our common home.
As the Season of Creation culminates with the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, let us commit to the new actions we have started this month and pray for ongoing inspiration to carry forth with the conviction of Saint Francis of Assisi to see the world and its peoples differently and to live in a way that all may flourish.
Praise Be’!
Season of Creation – September 1 – October 4
“Let Justice and Peace Flow” -- Saint Francis of Assisi
Now that we’ve spent a month of awareness, how will we keep the “Justice and Peace Flowing”? How will we maintain our focus on the connectedness of everything and our role through our daily lives? We have a wonderful advocate in Saint Francis of Assisi.
Pope Francis mentions Saint Francis of Assisi many times throughout Laudato Si’. At the outset, he calls Saint Francis the “example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically.” (LS 1)The Holy Father points to Saint Francis’ understanding that “shows us just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society and interior peace.” (LS 10)
Pope Francis declares that we should use God’s gifts that surround us as His invitation to know Him, as His way of revealing Himself. We can “see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of His infinite beauty and goodness.” (LS 12)
The Holy Father points out that Saint Francis is much loved among the various Christian denominations as well as by non-Christians, which aligns with this year’s Season of Creation theme of joining our sisters and brothers in the ecumenical family in prayer and action for our common home.
As the Season of Creation culminates with the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, let us commit to the new actions we have started this month and pray for ongoing inspiration to carry forth with the conviction of Saint Francis of Assisi to see the world and its peoples differently and to live in a way that all may flourish.
Praise Be’!