“Our Power Our Planet”
Earth Day turns 55 years old in 2025, bringing with it a celebration of the planet we call home and a reminder of ways we can help Mother Nature. The 55th anniversary of Earth Day is April 22. The theme of Earth Day this year is, “Our Power, Our Planet,” focusing on renewable energy and climate action.
Pope Francis’ Encyclical, ‘Laudato Si: On the Care of God’s Creation’ is celebrating 10 Years of Inspiration and Action. A bold vision for our Common Home. We mark this anniversary by renewing our commitment to care for God’s creation. As we celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd do an intentional action to ‘renew the face of the earth’ and look for ways to participate in local Earth Day events in your area. Here a few ideas:
o Make the Transition to Reusable Grocery Bagso Start Compostingo Volunteer or Donate to a Local Environmental Organizationo Go Solar or Light Your Home with Eco-Friendly Bulbso Get Familiar with Your Local Farmers’ Market
All-powerful God,
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it,
that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor
and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace.
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By Marty Haugen
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