The Season of Creation is the annual ecumenical celebration of prayer and action for our common home. It is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together.
The Season of Creation begins on September 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.
The theme for Season of Creation this year is “To hope and act with Creation”, and the symbol is “The firstfruits of hope”, inspired by Romans 8:19-25.
Amid the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, many are beginning to despair and suffer from eco-anxiety. As people of faith we are called to lift the hope inspired by our faith, the hope of the resurrection. This is a hope embodied in concrete actions of prayer and preaching, service and solidarity.
Pope Francis’ Message for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for Creation can be found at
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/cura-creato/documents/20240627-messaggio-giornata-curacreato.html
Some events
· Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality Australia (JISA) are offering a weekly contemplation to your inbox. Register to receive them at
https://book.venue.life/pch/register/2024-season-of-creation-contemplations
· Catholic Earthcare’s Season of Creation Convocation 12 - 14 September will inspire with online presentations, workshops, discussions and spiritual experiences. The Archdiocesan hub at Marist College on Saturday 14th is also available on-line. For more information see
https://www.caritas.org.au/soc-convocation