The flowering of delight: celebrating the Season of Creation
By Betsey Crawford
The Soul of the Earth
August 24, 2025
The Season of Creation started as a single day in 1989. Now, churches worldwide set aside September 1 to October 4 to contemplate the wonders of the earth. Along with what we can do to foster and protect them. Pope Francis added it to the Catholic calendar in 2015 with the publication of his encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si.
I started my celebrations with quotes from this visionary document. Since then, I’ve quoted wisdom from other faith leaders, scientists, and activists. I’ve celebrated beauty, water, wings, and trees. Pairing them all with photos of the wonders I’ve seen wandering our sublime planet. For the Season of Creation 2025, I’ve chosen poetry and prose that celebrate the beauty, power, and mystery of flowers.