Our common home, this planet earth, requires our common care. This gift of God is meant for all to use, protect and share. The earth supports a web of life in which we take our place; its food and water, air and light sustain the human race. But now the earth is in distress from our pursuit of gain. If we consume our planet home, what profit will remain? If we ask more than earth can give and use more than we need, our common future is at risk, endangered by our greed. What we do now affects the earth beyond the present day. Concern for those who follow us can help us ?nd our way. God, help us bend our common will to right our common wrong that ages hence may sing your praise for earth, restored and strong.