Care for Creation-Pope Leo Message

As we get closer to the time when we celebrate Season of Creation, I thought I would share two things.

First is the following quote from Pope Leo on August 15, 2026:

"Today, we are witnessing many crises and much human suffering. At the same time, it seems that the disruption to the harmonious balance of creation is accelerating. These phenomena are not unrelated; they are a single plea for healing and peace arising from a wounded world."

There are regulations that were put in place to protect our environment which are being compromised or completely removed. These regulations include protecting forests, rivers, natural resources, etc. All in the name of profit.

The results of these actions will increase the loss to farmers being able to produce the foods necessary to sustain life.

A critical concern is the poisonous sprays that will be used on vegetation and inhaled by the animals. Chemicals that have been labeled hazardous by scientists based on years of research and study. But used for the sake of profit.

Another quote from Pope Leo:

“Although the challenges before us are enormous, God does not leave us without the means of healing and transformation. In place of the weapons of war, the God of peace grants us the strength to heal, to reconcile and to build a civilization of love. In this way, we are called to safeguard the many “ecosystems” entrusted to us: the ecosystems of creation, of human relationships and of the human heart itself.”

We must all do our share to ensure that our earthly home is, not just taken care of, but reverse as much of the harm as possible.

You can read more here: Care for Creation Message

Second, the Fellowship for Social Justice group is once again having a live webinar on the Season of Creation: Canticle of Creations.

This year the church celebrates 800 years since St. Francis wrote the Canticle of the Creatures The webinar is a one time event on Sunday August 30th at 1 PM.  The webinar will last approximately one hour with time for discussion and comments. The webinar will help you enhance your relationship with Creation and appreciate what moved St. Francis so deeply.

You can register for the live webinar on August 30, 2026, 1 PM, here: https://milagrospadilla.wixsite.com/fellowship4socjust/general-7

I do hope you will be able to join us.

Millie Padilla

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