Creator of heaven and earth and all that is in them.
You created us in your image and made us
stewards of your creation, of our common home.

You blessed us with the sun, water and bountiful
land so that all might be nourished.

Open our minds and touch our hearts
so that we may attend to your gift of creation.

Help us to be conscious that our common home belongs not only to us,
but to all future generations, and that it is our responsibility to preserve it.
May we help each person secure the food and resources they need.

Be present to those in need in these trying times,
especially the poorest and those most at risk of being left behind.
Transform our fear, anxiety and feelings of isolation into hope
so that we may experience a true conversion of heart.

Help us to show creative solidarity in addressing the consequences
of this global pandemic.
Make us courageous to embrace the changes that
are needed in the search of the common good.
Now more than ever may we feel that we are all
interconnected in our efforts to lift up the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.

We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

(Prayer written for Laudato Si Week 2020)