Hearing The Creator’s Voice in Creation

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National Indigenous Day of Prayer

Today's Readings:
[ Is 40:25-31; Ps 19; Phil 4:4-9; Jn 1:1-18 ]

The readings appointed for the National Indigenous Day of Prayer invite us to listen—to the Creator, to creation itself, and to the Word through whom all things came into being.

In Isaiah, God asks, “To whom then will you compare me?” The prophet reminds us that the Creator is not diminished by the vastness of the heavens nor exhausted by the needs of the world. Instead, “those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength”. In many Indigenous traditions, attentiveness to the land, the seasons, and the interconnectedness of life teaches a similar posture of humility. We are not masters of creation, but participants within it, dependent upon the Creator’s sustaining care.

Psalm 19 proclaims that “the heavens are telling the glory of God” and that “day to day pours forth speech”. Creation itself bears witness to God’s presence. Franciscan spirituality echoes this deeply. St. Francis of Assisi saw all creatures as brothers and sisters, each revealing something of God’s goodness. The sun, the waters, the animals, and the earth itself are not merely resources but gifts that join in a chorus of praise.

Paul’s words to the Philippians urge us to dwell on whatever is true, honourable, just, pure, and commendable. Such a way of seeing transforms our relationship with both neighbour and creation. Gratitude replaces exploitation. Reverence overcomes indifference. Peace becomes possible when we recognize the sacred worth of all that God has made.

The Gospel of John takes us to the beginning: “In the beginning was the Word”. The Word who became flesh is the same Word through whom creation came into being. Christ is not separate from the created world but enters it fully. In Jesus, God draws near to every people, every culture, and every corner of creation.

On this National Indigenous Day of Prayer, may we learn again to hear the Creator’s voice in the land, honour the wisdom of Indigenous peoples, and walk gently upon the earth as grateful disciples of the Word made flesh.

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