By Marianne Comfort, Mercy Justice Team
Pope Francis invites Catholics around the world to celebrate the Season of Creation, September 1 through October 4, with prayer and action.
This year’s theme is “Let Justice and Peace Flow,” based on a scripture passage from the Book of Amos: “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (5:24). We are called to join the river of justice and peace, to take up climate and ecological justice, and to speak out with and for communities most harmed by climate injustice and the loss of biodiversity.
Green Tip
Scientists tell us that it takes 66 days on average to develop a new habit. The Season of Creation, which runs for 34 days, is an excellent time to start this process. Look through the list of Mercy Tips to Care for Earth compiled over the past few months and select one new practice that you want to develop over the next few weeks. Email us at justice@sistersofmercy.org to let us know about your new habit.