“To Hope and Act with Creation”: The Season of Creation, 2024

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         The Season of Creation begins September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. Season of Creation is a time when we renew our relationship with God and with creation through celebration, prayer and commitment of action together for our common home. It is also a time to be reminded of the St. Philomena’s Hospital Bangalore, commitment to Laudato Si.

         This year, the theme for the Season of Creation is “To hope and act with Creation.” With Symbol of Guidance of the Holy Spirit, joining hands together to protect the mother Earth.

         God’s creation moans ever louder and suffers more every day amidst the ongoing climate emergency and biodiversity crisis. Our common prayer and action can help us listen for the voices of those who are silenced. In prayer we mourn the individuals, communities, species, and ecosystems who are lost, and those whose livelihoods are threatened by habitat loss and climate change. In prayer we centre the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor.

         As Pope Francis wrote in Laudato Si’, “‘Everyone’s talents and involvement are needed to redress the damage caused by human abuse of God’s creation.’ All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each according to his or her own culture, experience, involvements and talents.” (LS 14).

         In collaboration with the Catholic Church and the global community, St. Philomena’s Hospital, Bengaluru, hosted a heart-warming celebration of the ‘Season of Creation’, featuring a series of engaging and thought-provoking performances. Held at the OPD and Blossom Auditorium on October 3 rd . the event was a beautiful blend of prayer, Walkathon through the neighbourhoods, the dance, music, Mime, inspiring talks and practical tips for conservations. all centred on the theme of caring for our common home, Mother Earth. The climax of celebration was ended with Holy Eucharist, summitting all our prayers to God and pledging oneself for the actions.

         The celebration of Season of Creation 2024 at St. Philomena’s Hospital was not only a tribute to nature but also a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and nurture the creation for future generations.