1	In the beginning, when God created the world, he was pleased with what he saw, even before he created us.  Let us give thanks for the beautiful world that He has given us - for the seas, for mountains, rivers, fields, and our woods and our environment in Petts Wood.  Let us rejoice in God our creator.
	Lord hear us, …
2	Compassionate and loving God, you created the world for us all to share, a world of beauty and plenty.  Create in us a desire to live simply, so that our lives may reflect your generosity.
	Lord hear us, …
3	Creator God, You gave us responsibility for the earth, a world of riches and delight.  Create in us a desire to live sustainably, so that those who follow after us may enjoy the fruits of your creation.
	Lord hear us, …
4	God of peace and justice, You give us the capacity to change, to bring about a world that mirrors your wisdom.  Create in us a desire to act in solidarity, so that the pillars of injustice crumble and those now crushed are set free.
	Lord hear us, …
5	We ask Mary to intercede with her Son, as our parish of St James' embarks on its mission to Live Simply, that this small initiative will bear much fruit.  And so we pray ……
	Hail Mary, etc.

The LiveSimply prayer

Compassionate and loving God,

you created the world for us all to share,

a world of beauty and plenty.

Create in us a desire to live simply,

so that our lives may reflect your generosity.

Creator God,

You gave us responsibility for the earth,

a world of riches and delight.

Create in us a desire to live sustainably,

so that those who follow after us

may enjoy the fruits of your creation.

God of peace and justice,

You give us the capacity to change,

to bring about a world that mirrors your wisdom.

Create in us a desire to act in solidarity,

so that the pillars of injustice crumble

and those now crushed are set free.

Amen.                                                       Linda Jones / CAFOD