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.

Introduction To Laudato Si 's Message

“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

1. Communing with creation: Listen, Linger, Love 

 “To contemplate creation is to hear a message, to listen to a paradoxical and silent voice”. (LS 85)

Here is a prayer to invite you to contemplate creation. It can be done inside or outside.