From our Ursuline JPIC Team
November,
a month of Gratitude!!
The vast
number of Americans are immigrants or descendants of immigrants and we have
much to learn from the Indigenous People who were here before we arrived. So
as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month and move toward our
Thanksgiving holiday, let's reflect on gratitude which is so central to
indigenous cultures.
Let's be
thankful for the earth beneath our feet, the waterways that connect us and
quench our thirsts, the plants and animals that provide our food and clothing
and for everyone who is part of the fabric of this country.
We are all
connected and we give thanks for the contributions of each and every one to
this country!
As we reflect
with gratitude, we also recall that the 30th UN climate conference will take
place this November in Belém, Brazil.
It will bring
together world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations, and civil
society to discuss priority actions
to tackle climate change.
COP30 will focus on
the efforts needed to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C, the
presentation of new national action plans (NDCs) and the progress on the
finance pledges made at COP29.
COP 30
Prayer
At a time
when so many men and women are already suffering from the consequences of
global warming, touch our hearts!
At a time
when everyone, young and old, individuals, communities and states, must
make concrete commitments, draw us into Your surge of love!
At a time
when all of humanity is called upon to tune up for its own future, send us
Your Spirit! Amen.