Care for Creation Webinar Summary

"Francis saw the face of God in the face of Earth"

St. Francis is one of the Catholic Church’s beloved saints. In fact, he is admired by not just Catholics and Christians, but by those who love our global home and are urgently concerned for its ability to continue to sustain all life.

Please understand that it is imperative that we stay abreast of what is happening to the precious earthly home God as gifted to us.

With all the progress humans have made, much with a positive impact, much also with a negative impact on the ability to sustain life, all life. I have said this before, and I will continue to say it. We must ALL take part in being caretakers of our earthly home.

On August 30, 2026, the Fellowship for Social Justice hosted a live webinar on Care for Creation, Canticle of Creatures. The webinar was facilitated by Teresita Scully. She has a master’s in theology as well as having taught it. She has made caring for our global home a high priority.

The first part explores St. Francis's deep connection with nature and his view of creation as reflecting God. The second part examined St. John the Evangelist's portrayal of Jesus as the center of a new creation, emphasizing themes of light, water, and the role of women. The third part highlighted Jesus as a nature theologian, using elements of creation in his teachings.

You can watch the 3-part video here: https://youtu.be/LIAmGimJ_dU

I am also attaching here the link to the 2026 “If Water Could Speak- Resource for Youth and Children” that is beneficial to share with your young ones in the family and community: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtzyqGX4nwLNXtt0SHnGK7nyBcfKgJYA/view

Tomorrow, September 1, 2026, is the start of Season of Creation. It is important to be prepared to proactively do our individual part to ensure that the earth continues to sustain life for our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc. We want them to be proud of the legacy we are leaving behind.

For additional information, please visit the U.S. Conference of Bishops webpage on Care for Creation here: https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/care-for-creation

Millie Padilla

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