Opening Prayer
"The delicate balance of your created goodness has been entrusted to us as caretakers. And so we begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
Scripture
"How desirable are all his works,
and how sparkling they are to see!
All these things live and remain forever;
each creature is preserved to meet a particular need.
All things come in pairs, one opposite the other, and he has made nothing incomplete.
Each supplements the virtues of the other.
Who could ever tire of seeing his glory? (Sirach 42:22-25)"
Petitions
Response: Lord, govern us with justice and peace.
"For the integrity of the earth and our actions toward it, we pray . . .
For a deeper awareness of our limited resources and your boundless mercy, we pray . . .
For guidance in using wisely the things of this earth, we pray . . .
Add your own petitions."
Collect
"The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Let us be glad and rejoice."
Sharing of the Blessing Cup
"Pray together the Our Father, say the Prayer of St. Francis, or sing an appropriate song."
