Energizing Our Faith

STEWARDS OF OUR EARTH

All of God’s Creation

Social Justice Committee, Holy Cross Parish, Mt. Airy, April 19, 2026

In celebration of Earth Day, let us recite this prayer together as a mindful people.

Leader: O Holy Spirit, you hovered over the deep at the dawn of creation.

You fashioned time and space itself in the initial magnificent flaring forth. 

You breathed life into all beings and you continue to dwell and work in all creation to sustain that life. All: Send forth thy Spirit, Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

Leader: Be with us now at this critical moment of our history.

Open our ears to the cry of the earth, suffering the effects of human exploitation and unbridled 

consumption.

Open our ears to the cries of our brothers and sisters living in the midst of extreme poverty and 

hunger.

All: Send forth thy Spirit, Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

Leader: Give us a deeper awareness that we are part of all that you have made, that we are intimately connected to all that has been, all that is, and all that will be. 

Grant us a spirit of awe and wonder as we contemplate the marvels of your creation, recognizing and giving thanks for your presence within and around us.

All: Send forth thy Spirit, Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

Leader: Give us a deep respect for all life and help us to renew our commitment to foster life wherever we are.

Give us the courage to denounce all that disfigures your creation and to commit fully to caring for our earthly home and for all the created beings we share it with.

May we live lives characterized by compassion and service and may we embody your love in our 

relationships with one another and with all Creation.

All: Send forth thy Spirit, Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

(Adapted from a Prayer to the Holy Spirit Sr. Gemma Corbett/CAFOD, Used with permission, Laudato Si’)

Care of Earth Action - Protect the Toxic Substances Control Act to safeguard our water. Contact your Representative here.

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