Images of Pope Leo strolling through the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo; those of the celebration last July 9th at Borgo Laudato si with the new form of the Mass for the Custody of Creation (Missa pro custodia creationis); fragments of the video “St. Francis of Assisi – Sign of Contradiction”; the wonders of nature intertwined with the wonder of those who contemplate them. In just a few minutes, the video with Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September, distributed through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, captures well the chosen theme: “For our relationship with all creation.” A theme inspired by the Season of Creation, the ecumenical initiative that unites Christians of different faiths in prayer and action for the care of the earth, which began last September 1st and is scheduled to run until October 4th, the feast of St. Francis.

Below we publish the text of the video with the Holy Father’s prayer intention for September: Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we may experience our interdependence with all creatures, loved by God and worthy of love and respect.

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Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.

Lord, You love everything You have created,
and nothing exists outside the mystery of Your tenderness.
Every creature, no matter how small,
is the fruit of Your love and has a place in this world.

Even the simplest or shortest life is surrounded by Your care.
Like St. Francis of Assisi, today we too want to say:
“Praised be You, my Lord!”

Through the beauty of creation,
You reveal Yourself as a source of goodness. We ask You:
open our eyes to recognize You,
learning from the mystery of Your closeness to all creation
that the world is infinitely more than a problem to solve.
It is a mystery to be contemplated with gratitude and hope.

Help us to discover Your presence in all creation,
so that, in fully recognizing it,
we may feel and know ourselves to be responsible for this common home
where You invite us to care for, respect, and protect
life in all its forms and possibilities.

Praised be You, Lord!

Amen.