Almighty
Father, we raise our hearts to you in gratitude for the wonders of creations of
which we are part, for your providence in sustaining us in our needs, and for
your wisdom that guides the course of the Universe. We acknowledge our sins
against You and the rest of creation. We have not been good stewards of nature.
We have confused your command to subdue the earth.
The
environment is made to suffer our wrongdoing and now we reap the harvest of our
abuse and indifference. Typhoons, floods heavy rains and other natural
calamities occur in increasing number and intensity. We turn to You, our loving
Father, and beg forgiveness for our sins. We ask that we, our loved ones and
our hard earned possessions be spared from the treat of calamities, natural and
man-made. We beseech You to inspire us all to grow into responsible stewards of
your creation, and generous neighbors to those in need.
We ask this
through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit one God, Forever and ever. Amen
