Heavenly Father,
As delegates gather for COP17, guide them with wisdom, courage and compassion as they seek to protect the rich diversity of life that is Your gift to us.
Help them to listen to the voices of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, young people and all those who care for our common home. May their decisions uphold justice, protect vulnerable ecosystems and help all creation to flourish.
Inspire us, too, to recognise our part in caring for the Earth. Give us the courage to turn our concern into action and to live in greater harmony with Your creation.
Through the intercession of St. Columban, may we be faithful stewards of our common home, working together in hope for a world where people and all living things can thrive.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
