“In this our time, we still see… an economic paradigm that
exploits Earth’s resources and marginalises the poorest.”
(Pope Leo, St Peter’s Square, 18 May 2025.)
Brigidine Sisters and their colleagues remain mindful of the urgent plea of Laudato Si’ to respond to the cry of Earth and peoples rendered poor.
On 1st September we observe World Day of Prayer for Creation. The day was inspired by the Encyclical Laudato Si and established by Pope Francis in 2015. It begins the annual Season of Creation, which runs until October 4th.
Continuing the legacy of the late Pope Francis, Pope Leo sends message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation.
“As yet, we seem incapable of recognizing that the destruction of nature does not affect everyone in the same way. When justice and peace are trampled underfoot, those who are most hurt are the poor, the marginalized and the excluded.
The suffering of indigenous communities is emblematic in this regard.”
– Pope Leo
READ Pope Leo’s message in full: Seeds of Peace and Hope
Through its 2025 theme: Peace with Creation, the Season of Creation invites us to prayer, reflection and action for environmental and social justice. We pray in gratitude for the gifts of Earth and re-commit to justice and action within the one community of life.
For the Season of Creation:
CAFOD UK offers prayer resources here
Common Grace offers a series of Scripture reflections (online) for the Season of Creation: here
The Season of Creation Ecumenical Steering Committee has produced the 2025 Season of Creation Resource Guide: Peace with Creation
What’s happening at Solas Bhride?
Our Sisters and the Team at Solas Bhride, Kildare offer a Meditation Series (in person and online) during the Season of Creation:
Peace with Creation – at Solas Bhride
Embracing our role in the one community of life…
(Invitation & Call 2022)