Father,

You created the world in beauty. You gave to us the joy of living here on earth and the power to shape it for our own good and the good of all living creatures. There is abundance for all if we follow your command, to care for the world and to share what you have created. Free us from selfish and foolish exploitation of your gift, so that all creatures may live in harmony as you desired, and that the world may be protected for future generations.

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Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.