06/17/2026
June 17th marks World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Drought events, such as in 2020-2021, cost the economy billions of dollars.* As native prairies and cash crops face these threats of drought, we must be wise in how to address our current climate crisis.
Prayer: Consider praying a Novena to St. Isidore for favorable weather. You can find the novena and the story of St. Isidore at https://catholicrurallife.org/resources/spiritual/novena-to-st-isidore.
Action: Some simple ways to conserve water include: collect the water you use from rinsing fruits and vegetables to use in watering house plants; wash your dog on the lawn; and scrape dishes instead of rinsing.
Almsgiving: The Stewardship of Creation Ministry of the Office of Life & Justice aims to guide parish and diocesan efforts in abiding by the goals of Laudato Si’ and care for our common home. Learn how you can get involved at https://www.lifeandjusticekcsj.org/stewardship-of-creation.
*https://www.drought.gov/dews/missouri-river-basin
