listen to the cry of the earth

Pope Francis, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued an unprecedented joint appeal to members of their Churches to "listen to the cry of the Earth" and back action to stem the effects of climate change. They prayed together that the leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference will make courageous choices.
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.” – Chief Seattle, 1786-1866, a Suquamish and Duwamish chief. The city of Seattle was named after him.
Affirmative prayer: Infinite Presence, I hold sacred the earth-home in which I live, move, and have my being. I pray that the citizens and leaders of our precious planet are steeped in wisdom, compassion, vision, and courage, that the divine mandate to be good stewards and holy protectors is fulfilled. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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