World Day of Prayer
Mark the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1 September
The Season of Creation runs from 1 September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to 4 October (the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) each year.
This ecumenical season is dedicated to prayer and action for the protection of creation. It is a time to renew our relationships with God our Creator, and with all creation, as we join together in prayer.
We give thanks for all that God has made, repent for the damage that we have caused and commit ourselves to take action to protect the earth our common home.
"Hope and Act with Creation" is the theme and invitation of this year’s Season of Creation, which draws its inspiration from the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans (Romans 8:19-25).
In his message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 2024 , Pope Francis encourages us to seek to live "a life that becomes a song of love for God, for humanity, with and for creation, and that finds its fullness in holiness."
Read the full text of the Pope's message
In 2022 the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales issued a new edition of its teaching document on the environment – The Call of Creation.
Care of creation rosary
Joyful mysteries of the rosary to nourish your commitment to care for the earth.
Novena to Saint Francis
A novena for a world under threat to St Francis of Assisi
Laudato Si encyclical
Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' remains a profound invitation to care for our common home.
Care of creation prayers
Use our prayer resources to pray for the care of the earth, our common home.
Creationtide intercessions
Prayers of intercession which could be used during the Season of Creation.