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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Reflect: “Protecting the natural environment in order to build a world of peace is

thus a duty incumbent upon each and all.”

Pope Benedict XVI

FEBRUARY 17 ASH WEDNESDAY

Pray for peace and respect for all of creation

18

Try to do without plastic bags for the next 40 days

19

Fast from gossip this Lent

20

Unplug appliances when not in use, including the TV and computer

21

Feast on the unity of all life

22

Line dry some of your clothes this month

23

Run the washer / dishwasher only when you have a full load

24

Pray for an end to violence and war

25

Ask: How can I cultivate peace today?

26

Ask: How can I protect creation today?

27

Eliminate all bottled water

“TAKE BACK THE TAP!”

28

Have an “embrace the silence” Sunday ~ turn off TV, radio, computer.

Spend time reading about creation

MARCH 1

Avoid all one-use-only items. Tissues are an exception!

2

Replace a meat meal with a vegetarian meal

3

Eliminate one car trip by planning ahead and combining errands

4

Pray for a non-violent heart

5

Use cloths instead of paper towels

6

Use real plates and cups whenever possible.

7

Read Pope Benedict XVI Jan.1, 2010 message:

“If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation.”

8

Think only loving thoughts of others today

9

Switch off lights whenever you leave a room

10

Pray for those living in darkness

11

Turn down the thermostat by one degree

12

Fast from TV today

13

Recycle plastic bags at the supermarket

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

14

Thank God for the beauty of nature

15

Wear a smile and speak only kind words

16

Eliminate all styrofoam use

17

Pray for all the hungry people in the world

18

Replace another bulb with a fluorescent LED bulb

19

Fast from all complaining today

20

Pray for all victims of domestic violence

21

Be the first one to say “I’m sorry”

22

Give a donation to a peace or environment / creation organization

23

Pray for all those working to protect creation

24

Support all recycling efforts

25

Wish peace to a stranger today

26

Buy “hardy” or “garden variety” plants

27

Turn off water when brushing teeth, rinsing dishes

28

PALM SUNDAY

Start seeds for your Spring garden

29

Pray for victims of war and ethnic strife

30

Look for the truth in every conversation

31

Turn off all lights, appliances in empty rooms

APRIL 1

HOLY THURSDAY

Be grateful for the gift of friendship

2

GOOD FRIDAY

Fast from all negativity

3

HOLY SATURDAY

Make more plans for your garden

4

HAPPY

EASTER!