b'Yes, the Earth is Gods, and it has been given to us as a gift. Environmental Imagine! Our planet Earth, the stars, the solar system, the entire cosmosall are gifts to us. And what gifts! The Earth and all that dwell in itthe plants, the animals, the rocks and trees, the stars that surround us each night, the sun that wakes us up in the morning, and the moon that bids us good night in the eveningare all gifts! The following pages feature saints and people of faith that are saints particularly known for their love and care for these great gifts from God. You may wish to introduce these people to your group as models of how our faith calls us to care for the environment. On each feast day or day of death (or near to it), consider spending time introducing and discussing the person and pray the short prayer together.Another option is to focus on one person for each week of the Season of Creation (for more on the Season of Creation, see pages 613). models Begin the first week with an overview of the Season of Creation and consider Pope Francis and his encyclical "On Care for Our Common Home" and then follow with a saint or person of faith of the week for the next four weeks. A third option is to spend the first four weeks of the Season of Creation reflecting on these people as environmental models, and then devote the fifth week to identifying local environmental heroes or reflecting on ways your group can become environmental heroes. Ultimately, these environmental saints and people of faith serve as witnesses and models for recognizing Gods great hymn of love found in the Earth. They help us remember.HOW CLEARLY THE SKYREVEALS GODS GLORY! HOW PLAINLY IT SHOWS WHAT HE HAS DONE! (PSALM 19:1) nThe Scripture quotations in this article are from the Good News Translation (Todays English Version, Second Edition). Copyright1992 by the American Bible Society. All rights reserved. Bible text from the Good News Translation (GNT) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by the American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, www.americanbible.org.Subscribe today! smp.org/inspire 27'