United with the Orthodox churches, the Roman Catholic church now marks this day in the calendar in a particular way, as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Pope Francis’s message for today invites us to “show mercy to our common home.” I wonder what shape that will take in our lives and the lives of our worshiping communities?
I believe today is a ferial day on the liturgical calendar? What prayer options would be appropriate for today to mark mercy and care for creation?