In today’s gospel, the disciples are too busy with their own plans for the future and so are unable to hear the critical message that Jesus is giving, even when he speaks of his own life being threatened. He concludes by asking the disciples to be attentive to the “little ones”.
We too can be busy with our plans, so busy as not to notice what is happening all around us; where life is threatened, where the “little ones” are being threatened. Several times Jesus speaks of having ears and not hearing.
The Earth, our only home, is in great danger and needing our attention. Pope Francis has been speaking for many months calling us to care for the Earth, God’s gift to us all. We realise that more must be done to save our earth for ourselves and future generations, but we find it hard to commit or to do what is required. The challenge is there – to listen to God’s call today.
Listen to the Earth – (Adapted from poem by Sr Leonor de la Santa)
Listen to the Earth;
our Common Home
it’s in danger now.
Tune into God’s creation;
God is speaking now.
Listen to the rain,
listen to the sea,
listen to the thunder and wind
listen to the birds as they sing.
Listen to the flowers and trees;
each creature has a story,
the love of God they sing.
Listen to the poor,
they suffer more.
Image by Delynn Talley from Pixabay
The Season of Creation Weekly Reflections
WEEK ONE
Reflection for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, 1st September 2024
WEEK TWO
Reflection for the Second Sunday of the Season of Creation, 8th September 2024
WEEK THREE
Reflection for the Third Sunday of the Season of Creation, 15th September 2024
WEEK FOUR
Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of the Season of Creation, 22nd September 2024
WEEK FIVE
Reflection for The Fifth Sunday of the Season of Creation 29th September 2024
WEEK SIX
Reflection for The Final Day of the Season of Creation, 4th October 2024
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