Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Environment

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

In this Pope Francis’ prayer for the environment, the Pope outlines the close link between caring for creation and caring for the people in need, portraying the environment as one of the topics of social justice.

“All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe
and in the smallest of your creatures.
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.”

Pope Francis

Read more:
– Ideas to Help Save The Environment – An A-Z List
– Pope Francis’ Letter – On Care For Our Common Home