The title of Pope Francis’
Encyclical Letter means
“Praise be to you.”
It is taken from the first
line of the Canticle of
St. Francis which praises
God with all of creation.
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Creation is of the order of love.
God’s love is the fundamental moving force in
all created things… #77
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When we speak of the “environment” what we
mean is a relationship between nature and
the society which lives in it…
3
Recognizing why a given area is
polluted requires a study of the
society, its economy, its behaviour
patterns and the ways it grasps reality.
#139
4
Concern for the
environment needs to be
joined to a sincere love for
our fellow human beings
and an unwavering
commitment to resolving
the problems of society.
#91
5
Underlying the principal of the common good is
respect for the human person endowed with basic..
rights ordered to his or her integral development. #157
6
Many professionals, opinion makers.. and
centres of power being located in affluent
urban areas are far removed from the poor…
#49
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In the family we first learn how to show love and
respect for life; we are taught the proper use of
things,… respect for local ecosystems and care for all
creatures. #213
8
Every creature is the object of the Father’s
tenderness who gives it its place in the world.
#77
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Each year hundreds of millions of tons of
waste are generated… The earth our home is
beginning to look more and more like an
immense pile of filth.
#21
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Most global warming..
is due to the
concentration of
greenhouse gases…
released mainly as a
result of human
activity.
#23
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Things are made worse by the loss of
tropical forests which would otherwise
help to mitigate
climate change.
#24
#24
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Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s
handiwork is essential..
It is not an optional or secondary aspect of
our Christian experience.
#217
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In calling to mind St. Francis of Assisi, we come
to realize that a healthy relationship with
creation is one dimension of personal
conversion, which entails the recognition of our
errors, sins, and failures and leads to heartfelt
repentance and desire to change. #218
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There is a nobility in
the duty of care for
creation through
little daily actions,
and it is wonderful
how education can
bring about real
changes in lifestyle.
#211
Ecological education
can take place.. at
school, in families,
in the media, in
catechesis and
elsewhere.
#213
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O Lord, seize us with your power
and light,
help us to protect all life,
to prepare for a better future,
for the coming of your Kingdom
of justice, peace, love
and beauty.
Praise be to you!
(Laudato Si’)
Amen.
Taken from A Christian Prayer in Union with Creation.
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Canticle of St. Francis of Assisi
1. All Creatures of Our God and King,
Lift up your voice and with us sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
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O burning sun with golden beam,
And silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise God, O praise God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
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2.O rushing wind and breezes soft,
O clouds that ride the winds aloft,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
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O rising morn in praise rejoice,
O lights of evening, find a voice.
O praise God, O praise God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
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3. O flowing waters,
pure and clear,
Make music for your
Lord to hear.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
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O fire so masterful
and bright,
Providing us
with warmth
and light,
O praise God,
O praise God,
Alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia!
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Dear Mother Earth who day by day
Unfolds rich blessings on our way, Alleluia!
Alleluia!
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The fruits and flowers that verdant grow,
Let them God’s praise abundant show.
O praise God, O praise God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
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5. O everyone of tender heart,
Forgiving others take your part,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
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All you who pain and sorrow bear,
Praise God on whom you cast your care.
O Praise God, O praise God!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
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