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September 2, 2020Christians around the world are celebrating the Season of Creation, dedicated to prayer and action to protect our common home.
The season is observed annually, and runs from September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and through to October 4, the Feast of St. Francis, who is the patron saint of ecology in many traditions. The theme of this year’s celebration is Jubilee for the Earth.
Excerpt from joint statement issued by the presidents of The Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC):
"This year, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed how deeply the globe is interconnected. We realised more than ever that we are not isolated from each other and that conditions related to human health and well-being are fragile. Impact of the pandemic forces us to take seriously the need for vigilance and the need for conditions of sustainable life throughout the earth. This is even more important when considering the environmental devastation and the threat of climate change."H. Em. Card. Angelo Bagnasco, CCEE President
Rev. Christian Krieger, CEC President
LAUDATO SI' RETREAT: AN INTRODUCTORY IMMERSION
Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EDT
The goal of the Laudato Si’ Retreat is to help participants embark in this journey of “ecological conversion”, to transform the way we relate to our Creator, all of Creation and our most vulnerable brothers and sisters.
The four-hour retreat will include reflections on the encyclical, guided meditation, interactive exercises, time for personal reflection and journaling, and small group reflection. We will experience three moments inspired by the encyclical:- Hear Creation's Song
- Hear Creation's Cry
- Answer Creation's Call
LAUDATO SI' RETREAT: REGISTER HERE