Creation Season 2026

From September 1st to October 4th, we will also be observing the Season of Creation in our parish.

The Season of Creation is an annual period during which Christians of various traditions around the world come together in prayer and care for our common home. It begins on September 1st with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and ends on October 4th, the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Caring for creation is not something separate from our Christian life. It stems from a belief in God as Creator and an awareness that the world around us is his gift. The Season of Creation therefore invites us to gratitude, prayer, and responsibility for what has been entrusted to us.

This year's theme is "Living Water".

This year's Season of Creation takes the theme "Living Water" and draws inspiration from the image in the book of the prophet Ezekiel. The prophet sees water flowing from the sanctuary, which gradually grows stronger and brings life and healing to everything it touches.
 
'Where the river turns, it will flow into a lake that is never too salty; and life will abound there, with all kinds of creatures.'
(Ezekiel 47:9)
 
Living water is an image of God's grace, renewal, and hope. It also reminds us of the importance of real water as one of the fundamental gifts of creation, without which life is not possible.
 
Our parish is also joining the Season of Creation. In the church of St. James, we have prepared thematic panels that invite visitors to pause and reflect on this year's theme, the beauty of God's creation, and our responsibility for it.
 
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We will conclude the Season of Creation together on Sunday, October 4th at 9:00 AM with Mass in the church of St. James. On the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, we want to especially thank God for the gift of creation and ask that we may be able to treat what has been entrusted to us with gratitude and responsibility.
 
We invite you to visit the church of St. James, to pause at the prepared panels, and also to join us for Mass on October 4th.
 
The prayer for the Season of Creation can be downloaded here.