O God, grant us a deeper sense of care

O God, grant us a deeper sense of care and responsibility with all living things,

our little brothers and sisters, to whom in common with us

You have given this earth as home.

We recall with regret that in the past we have acted shamefully and cruelly in exercising our domain over them, which should have risen to you in song, has turned into a groan of suffering.

Teach us that all these creatures also live for themselves and for you,…