The Season of Creation 2025 has brought together thousands of Christians worldwide in prayer, reflection, and action for the care of our common home. Under the theme “Peace with Creation,” believers have joined in ecumenical solidarity to seek reconciliation with God, one another, and the Earth.
This sacred season culminates on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi—the patron saint of ecology and a symbol of harmony between humanity and nature.
Why St. Francis of Assisi is Central to the Season of Creation
St. Francis of Assisi embodied a deep relationship with creation. He affectionately called the sun, moon, and earth his brothers and sisters, recognizing the intrinsic value of all living beings and the natural world. His Canticle of the Sun, a song of praise for creation, continues to inspire Christians across denominations today.
In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis refers to St. Francis as the “example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically.” His example perfectly reflects the mission of the Season of Creation: restoring justice, healing broken relationships, and fostering peace with creation.
Ecumenical Celebrations on October 4: Peace with Creation
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi has become a focal point for ecumenical celebrations at the close of the Season of Creation. Christians of many traditions come together in prayer services filled with music, scripture, intercessions, and reflections on climate justice, the future of our planet, and the hope for a renewed Earth.
This year’s closing events remind us that peace with creation is only possible when justice is restored and when we act in solidarity with the Earth and the poor.
📅 Season of Creation Closing Prayer Service
🕒 October 4, 2025 at 15:00 CEST
- New York: 09:00 AM (EDT)
- Nairobi: 04:00 PM (EAT)
- Manila: 09:00 PM (PST)
The Season of Creation 2025 is not an ending but a new beginning—an invitation to act, pray, and commit ourselves to justice and ecological conversion.
Through faith and action, we can bring peace with creation and ensure a sustainable, just, and hope-filled future for generations to come.
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