World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
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Seeds of Peace and Hope
Heavenly Father, Creator of all,
we thank You for the beauty of creation,
a gift entrusted to our care.
Forgive us for the wounds we have inflicted
upon the earth and the poor.
Pour out Your Spirit from on high,
that deserts may bloom and hearts be renewed.
Make us seeds of peace and hope,
willing to die to selfishness and rise with Christ.
Strengthen us to care for our common home
with justice, humility, and love.
Through Mary, Mother of Creation,
may we walk as pilgrims of hope
and help build Your Kingdom of peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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