Prayer Vigil for the Care of CreationChristians around the world are coming together from September 1st to October 4th for prayer vigils, reflection and concrete actions around care for creation [http://www.seasonofcreation.org]. For the third year, we propose below a schedule for a vigil inspired by the common prayer in Taizé.
Proposal for a time of prayerSong Nada te turbe Psalm Bonum est confidere
from Psalm 104
Reading
Isaiah 65:17-18.24-25
Song Silence Prayer for Creation Between each intercession Misericordia Domini can be sung. 1) Loving God, you are present in the universe and in the least of your creatures, surround all that exists with your tenderness. -We pray to you. 2) Creator God, teach us to take care of creation, where everything speaks to us of you. -We pray to you. 3) Loving God, we pray for all who suffer from fire and water, earthquakes and storms. May they remain hopeful in spite of their difficulties. -We pray to you. 4) Creator God, awaken our praise and our gratitude; give us the grace to feel intimately united to all that exists. -We pray to you. 5) Loving God, we entrust to you all the people, especially the youngest ones, who are implementing new projects in the face of the climate emergency. -We pray to you. 6) Creator God, you are with us always; sustain us in our struggle for justice, love and peace. -We pray to you. 7) An intention for a current situation Our Father Prayer by Brother Alois
Songs Laudemus Deum
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