Every year, the Christian family (despite differences of denominations) unites worldwide in special prayer and action for the ‘Season of Creation’. The theme for this year is: “Let Justice and Peace Flow.” Season of Creation is a time to pray for nature, to act in small deeds, to commit oneself for the cause of creation and to advocate for a safe environment for generations to come. The “Season of Creation” came into existence when September 1 was established as an Annual Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation is observed throughout the Christian world from September 1 to October 4. The Season of Creation concludes every year on the feast day of the patron saint of ecology, St. Francis of Assisi.
When we think of terms like ‘justice’ and ‘peace’ we associate them with people, conflicts, and so on. However, we fail to realize that these terms are applicable for nature as well. Indeed, nature is yearning for justice and peace. Anthropocentric activities have abused nature and have shaken the very foundations of nature. It is high time we realized this, before anything worse than the previous pandemic relapses. Thus, we are to become agents of justice and ambassadors of peace for nature.
Sch. Denver A. Pushpam, SJ
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