An Earth Day Reflection … Earth Examen of Consciousness
I pause to recall that I am in the presence; … of our Creator God who looked with pleasure on everything God had made; … of Jesus who delighted in the flowers of the field and the birds of the air; … of the Spirit of wind and flame, the energy that fills the cosmos.
- I ask for the grace to see creation as God sees it — both with delight in its wonders, and with a heart broken by the cries of Earth and of the people suffering the disastrous impact of climate change.
- I recall some moments when I delighted in creation today — e.g. in a sunrise, a flower, an animal companion, in an experience of human goodness.
- I recall with gratitude some moments when I chose to live in loving relationship with creation — e.g. when I was careful in my use of water or electricity, when I made healthy food choices for myself and for Earth.
- I pray for the grace of conversion for the moments in my day when I failed to live in loving relationship with creation — e.g. when I was too rushed or busy for wonder and awe; when I was wasteful or thoughtless, when I failed to treat people and other creatures with respect.
- I look with desire and hope toward tomorrow. What is one thing I might choose to do to live in deeper harmony with God, myself, other people, all creation?
This Earth Examen of Consciousness was adapted from a prayer written by Fr. Terrence Moran for the Land Ethic Committee, Sisters of St Joseph of Peace.
