Caritas Singapore

04/10/2026

As Season of Creation 2026 comes to a close, we pray that God will bless and multiply the environmental efforts made by our Catholic Parishes and organisations championing the Care for Creation.

In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis emphasises that living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue. It is not an optional or secondary aspect of our Christian discipleship.

May the efforts of so many encourage us to never tire and take up this mission. As we also celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (4 Oct), who saw all creation as a gift that invites us to give praise to the Lord, let us reflect on our relationship with God, with one another, and with the earth entrusted to our care.

🙏We invite you to close with the Season of Creation Prayer and renew our convictions to learn and act.

25/09/2026

The definition of ecological sin highlights the severity and urgency of global environmental destruction. More importantly, it calls each of us to reflect on our values, priorities and choices, and to consider how we can play our part in caring for creation. This is a shared responsibility across society. As individuals, communities, businesses and leaders, we are invited to consider how progress can go hand in hand with responsible stewardship of the environment and the wellbeing of generations to come.

True progress should not come at the expense of creation or those most vulnerable to environmental challenges. Instead, we are called to seek more sustainable ways of living, working and growing, mindful of the resources we use and the impact of our choices.

Let us ask for the grace to look closely at how our choices impact creation and the poor and vulnerable. May we experience an ecological conversion that renews our relationship with God, with creation and with one another.

18/09/2026

We have seen the headlines about deforestation, breathed in the haze from forest fires, and felt the growing climate anxiety. How can we be a good custodian of creation so that future generations can inherit a world where people and creatures of every kind can flourish together?

Pope Francis reminds us that we can feel the damage to our earth almost as a physical ailment. Let us reflect on how to channel that care into action across our communities, workplaces, and families. Together, let us answer the call to become true custodians of creation and regenerate hope for our shared land ecosystems.

Deepen your appreciation of creation by joining our upcoming nature walks, learn more under the "Events" column and sign up now: tinyurl.com/SOC2026-singapore

11/09/2026

What happens beneath our waters matters to us too. 🌊🐠
Against the odds, Singapore’s coral reefs have persisted. Despite decades of reclamation, pollution, warming seas and repeated bleaching events, these reefs continue to sustain a remarkable diversity of marine life.

Their resilience is also a reminder of something deeper. Creation is a gift from God, entrusted to us not to exploit, but to care for as responsible stewards.

As we journey through this Season of Creation, may we ask ourselves: Do we share that same persistence when it comes to protecting life on Earth? How will we respond?

Deepen your understanding of creation care and Catholic Social Teaching (CST) through our Care for Creation Lunch & Learn Series. Sign up at tinyurl.com/SOC2026-Singapore🌏

04/09/2026

Water, the “source of fruitfulness, freshness, and hope,” is still a scarce, unsafe, and inaccessible resource for millions of people globally.

As the Season of Creation begins, Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray for the care of water, recognising it as a gift from God and a fundamental right that should be accessible to all.

We are invited to join in his prayer, so that humanity might learn to recognise water as 'a right without borders' and to safeguard water with gratitude, justice, and responsibility.

Deepen your understanding of creation care and Catholic Social Teaching (CST) through our Care for Creation Lunch & Learn Series. Sign up at tinyurl.com/C4CLunchnlearn 🌏

02/09/2026