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Season of Creation 2022
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Listening to the Voice of Creation
The Season of Creation is an ecumenical Christian celebration of prayer and action for our common home. It begins this week on September 1 and concludes on October 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. The theme this year is: “Listen to the Voice of Creation,” and its symbol is the burning bush from the story of Moses in Exodus, chapter 3. As wildfires stoked by climate change burn across our world, we recall the flame of the burning bush, which did not destroy, but revealed the loving presence of God.
This week, go outside and take time to listen to the voice of creation. As you begin, ask the Spirit of God to open your senses and mind and heart. Look for some creature—a bird, a tree, a rock or some natural thing—that attracts your attention. When you have found it, stop and spend some time. Use your senses to explore this creature and appreciate its uniqueness. Ask yourself: What is it about this creature that attracted me? What in my mind or heart or memory did it touch? Does it have something to tell me? Then share what you find in your reflection with God in prayer. If you are doing this with children, see how they answer the question: “What do you think this [tree, rock, flower, cloud] would say to us if it could talk?” If you get a striking answer, email the Creation Care Team c/o Andy Bechman at [email protected]!
