We must go slow. And we must go fast. Simultaneously. We are contemplatives. And we are activists. Simultaneously. We strive to be. And we strive to do. Simultaneously.

In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis shares that “Saint Francis, faithful to Scripture, invites us to 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)

Lectio Divina - prayer contemplating the “Work of Creation”

The Laudato Si’ Chaplet is a simple prayer technique to pray with creation inspired by St. Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures.

Prayer times can begin with lighting candles and creating a space with natural decoration items that represent agriculture or the wild products available in the local ecosystem, prayer times can also be celebrated outdoors with nature, after each session, ask the community to observe a few minutes of silence.

Laudato Si' Week is a time to help renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through experience, conversion, and commitment.

“We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth (cf. Gen 2:7); our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters.” (Laudato Si’, 2)

Laudato Si' Circles (Laudato Si' Circles) are small groups that meet regularly to deepen relationships with God the Creator and all members of creation.

Ecological Conversion             

• Hold/organize an outdoor mass for creation
• Hold a prayer service outdoors
• Hold an ecological and ecumenical prayer service for the Season of Creation
• Organize a Creation Walk or Pilgrimage