AChristianprayer in unionwith creation
Father, we praise youwith all your creatures.
Theycame forth from your all-powerful hand;
theyare yours, filledwith your presence and your tender love.
Praise be to you!
SonofGod, Jesus,
through you all thingsweremade.
Youwere formed in thewomb ofMaryourMother,
youbecame part of this earth,
and you gazedupon thisworldwith human eyes.
Todayyou are alive in everycreature
in your risen glory.
Praise be to you!
HolySpirit, byyour light
you guide thisworld towards the Father’s love
and accompanycreation as it groans in travail.
You also dwell in our hearts
and you inspire us todowhat is good.
Praise be to you!
TriuneLord, wondrous communityof infinite love,
teach us to contemplate you
in the beautyof theuniverse,
for all things speakof you.
Awaken our praise and thankfulness
for everybeing that you havemade.
Give us the grace to feel profoundly joined
to everything that is.
