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Earth Day Prayer Ideas

Prayer of Gratitude for the Earth

Canticle of the Sun, by Marty Haugen

Call to Prayer
God of all creation we gather together to praise you and all of your creation. May we be aware of the gifts that you have given us in the world and in each other. We pray in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen +

Reading and Response Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 

 Bless the LORD, O my soul!
O LORD, my God, you are great indeed!
How manifold are your works, O Lord!
the earth is full of your creature’s
R. L​ord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.

May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD be glad in his works! Pleasing to him be my theme;
I will be glad in the LORD. 
R. L​ord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. 
If you take away their breath, they perish
and return to their dust.
When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.
R. ​Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth​. ​Alleluia!
Action: Walk and Bless
Slowly walk around your yard, or neighborhood or any green space you are in and notice all the life you see i.e the grass, flowers, mushrooms and creatures you encounter. As you do this pause periodically and extend your hand in blessing asking God to bless all the marvels you discover.

Closing Prayer
Creator God, help us to always be mindful of the gifts of life all around us. Help us to take care of our earthly home and our brothers and sisters all over the world.
We pray in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen +

Diocese of Syracuse, Office of Catechesis 

Going Deeper

More Resources and Information

For more information about the Pope's document Laudato Si' and Earth Day and our 
Changing Climate click here.



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