World Day of Prayer for Creation September 1 2026

September 1 has been the day of prayer for Creation established by Patriarch Dimitrios I of Orthodox in 1989 which the Chistrian churches joined in 2001 and Pope Francis join for the Roman Catholic to also be in solidarity with the Christians as the World Day of Prayer for Creation since 2015.  

Join the Laudato Si' Movement Season of Creation Prayer on September 1, 2026.  Another year to set aside for the intentional days of prayer, reflection, and supporting each other in this work of restoration of what we have been consuming faster than how the nature can recover.  How do we slow down to care for our water.

The Theme for this year's Season of Creation is Living Water with inspiration from EZEKIEL 47:9, 12

Wherever the river goes,[a] every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish, once these waters reach there. It will become fresh; and everything will live where the river goes.  People will stand fishing beside the sea[b] from En-gedi to En-eglaim; it will be a place for the spreading of nets; its fish will be of a great many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea.  But its swamps and marshes will not become fresh; they are to be left for salt. On the banks, on both sides of the river, there will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing.”

The link to the prayer connecting all faithful for this World Day of Prayer for Creation is here.

Plan for your Season of Creation Events and submit your events here.

A Prayer for Our Earth

All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe

and in the smallest of your creatures.

You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.

Pour out upon us the power of your love,

that we may protect life and beauty.

Fill us with peace, that we may live

as brothers and sisters, harming no one.

O God of the poor,

help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth,

so precious in your eyes.

Bring healing to our lives,

that we may protect the world and not prey on it,

that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.

Touch the hearts

of those who look only for gain

at the expense of the poor and the earth.

Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,

to be filled with awe and contemplation,

to recognize that we are profoundly united

with every creature

as we journey towards your infinite light.

We thank you for being with us each day.

Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle 

for justice, love and peace. 

Learn More:

https://seasonofcreation.org

https://laudatosimovement.org

Forming your Consciece, Season of Creation Pilgrimage and Archbishop Gustavo Pastoral Letter

A message from Dr Virginia Mata, Social Justice Directoe of Archdiocese of San Antonio

September 9 (English) and September 22 (Spanish) | Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (7:00 p.m.) – Please share this widely with your friends, family, and parishes

• Join the Office of Social Justice for a Zoom gathering exploring faithful civic engagement through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. 
• Register here: [Faithful%20Citizenship%20forming%20Consciences%20Webinars]Faithful Citizenship forming Consciences Webinars

• Sept 13th | Care for Creation Outdoor Mass and Pilgrimage - Please share this widely with your friends, family, and parishes

• 8:00 a.m. Outdoor Care for Creation Mass at Mission Espada with Archbishop Gustavo
• 9:15 a.m. Pilgrimage led by Archbishop Gustavo to Mission San Juan (wear comfortable shoes and bring your refillable water bottle)
• 10:00 a.m. Arrival at Mission San Juan followed by remarks and a blessing from Archbishop Gustavo
• Transportation will be provided

• Archbishop Gustavo's Pastoral Letter: We Will Come to You

• Read and share the pastoral letter and accompanying reflection guides with ministries, small groups, and parish leaders.
• Access the letter and reflection here: We Will Come to You, reflection guides

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and faithful witness. Through prayer, formation, advocacy, and concrete action, we can continue building communities that reflect God's love for all people and for the gift of creation.

Nature and Spirituality: The African American Community: History, Traditions, Current Efforts to Heal the Earth

 Nature and Spirituality

A program of Laudato Si, the Alamo Sierra Club and Pax Christi which addresses the traditions, practices and challenges of spiritual and minority communities in San Antonio.

From ten to twelve on September 5, 2026  at 

Oblate School of Theology Library,

 Shaunessy Conference Room, 

285 Oblate Drive,  San Antonio, Texas 78216

In person or zoom: https://ost-edu.zoom.us/j/89426432140

“The African American Community: History, Traditions, Current Efforts to Heal the Earth”

Presented by John Hardin, Music Director of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and a leader in the development of the St. Vincent De Paul Community Garden. “a vision centered on nourishment in every sense of the word.”

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“Water Desalination and Toxicity.”

Presented by Dr. Evgenia Spears, Water Program Coordinator, Sierra Club Texas State Chapter 

For further reading:

 thisistexaswater.org. This is essentially the Texas Water Awareness Campaign in action, created and funded by the 88th Texas Legislature. The intent is to raise public awareness and inspire water conservation among Texans

Ecological Economic, Sustainability, Resiliency, and Your Part on August 11 7pm CT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

 

August 9: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples