Glanmire Catholic Parish

4 days ago

Pope Francis invites us the people of the world to join him in prayer on Sunday 24th May to mark the 5th anniversary of the publication of Laudato si on this day in 2015.

Bishop Fintan Gavin will lead the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross in prayer at the conclusion of
the 11:30am Mass in the Cathedral on Sunday approx. 12:15pm – you are invited to join via the webcam
at

www.corkcathedral.ie

A prayer for our earth

All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe
and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love,
that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live
as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor,
help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth,
so precious in your eyes.
Bring healing to our lives,
that we may protect the world and not prey on it,
that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.
Touch the hearts
of those who look only for gain
at the expense of the poor and the earth.
Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,
to be filled with awe and contemplation,
to recognize that we are profoundly united
with every creature
as we journey towards your infinite light.
We thank you for being with us each day.
Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle
for justice, love and peace.
A Christian prayer in union with creation
Father, we praise you with all your creatures.
They came forth from your all-powerful hand;
they are yours, filled with your presence and your tender love. ... See MoreSee Less