Prayer for more climate justice

The World Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, will take place from November 10 – 21. Preparations are in full swing. Some member organizations such as Misereor, KLJB and Bread for the World will also be there, observing the negotiations and contributing the voices of civil society. This is a crucial moment. Together with many Christians around the world, we are campaigning for more climate justice and are praying for the success of the conference and the joint intensified efforts of the global community with Pope Francis’ “Prayer for our Earth” . It can be found in the final part of the encyclical Laudato si’ and is expressly formulated as a prayer for all and can be used ecumenically.

Almighty God, who is present in the vastness of the universe and in the smallest of your creatures, who embraces all that exists with your tenderness, pour into us the power of your love so that we may guard life and beauty. Flood us with peace so that we may live as brothers and sisters and harm no one. God of the poor, help us to save the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, who are so precious in your eyes. Heal our lives so that we may be protectors of the world and not robbers, so that we may sow beauty and not contamination and destruction. Touch the hearts of those who seek only gain at the expense of the poor and the earth. Teach us to discover the value of all things and to contemplate them with admiration; to recognize that we are deeply connected to all creatures on our way to your infinite light. Thank you for being with us every day. Please encourage us in our struggle for justice, love and peace.