A Christian prayer in
union with creation
by Pope Francis*
Father, we praise you with all your creatures.
They came forth from your all-powerful hand,.
they are yours, filled with your presence and
your tender love. Praise be to you!
Son of God, Jesus, through you all things
were made. You were formed in the womb
of Mary our Mother, you became part of this
earth, and you gazed upon this world with
human eyes. Today you are alive in every
creature in your risen glory. Praise be to you!
Holy Spirit, by your light you guide
this world towards the Father's love and
accompany creation as it groans in travail.
Yo u also dwell in our hearts and you inspire
us to do what is good. Praise be to you!
Triune Lord, wondrous community
of infinite love, ...
*Excerpt from Laudato Si' encyclic