We've seen the truth firsthand: our actions shape the world. If we want longevity and a thriving planet, selflessness is key. Life, resilient yet fragile, rests in our hands. Our greed mars earth, water, and fellow beings. We're stewards, not owners, entrusted to preserve creation. God expects us to care for this gift. The Creator's spirit ignites us, akin to Pentecost's disciples. We're charged to spread hope for a better world. Share this vision with all, especially your peers. Our planet, hotter than ever, still captivates with its beauty. The Greeks knew: cosmos is both order and beauty. Embrace this beauty, for it resists the chaos. Love, too, endures amidst the world's wounds. Let joy and love prevail, for Earth offers them abundantly.
May we embrace selflessness, knowing our actions shape our world,
and may we steward this fragile yet resilient life with care,
spreading hope and love for a thriving planet.
(adapted from: Mercy Oduyoye, Earth Hope: A Letter; Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass; Larry L. Rasmussen, The Planet You Inherit)