“In What Ways Can I Show Care for Creation in My Daily Choices?”
May 13, 2026
Planting Trees, Planting Hope
A Monthly Laudato Si’ Reflection from Maleba Farm
Our common home speaks to us every day—through the land that feeds us, the trees that protect us, and the people who care for creation with patience and love. At Maleba Farm, we see clearly that the earth is not separate from human life. We belong to one another. “Everything is connected.” — Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
This month’s images from Maleba Farm show a simple but meaningful action: people planting trees together. Farmers, young people, and faith leaders stand on the same soil, sharing the same responsibility. Each tree planted is a quiet promise—to the land, to the community, and to future generations.
When a Bishop plants a tree, and when Pope Francis plants a tree, the message reaches far beyond the act itself. It tells us that caring for creation is a moral duty. It is an expression of faith lived in action. Protecting the earth means protecting human dignity.
At Maleba Farm, agroforestry teaches us an important lesson. Trees protect the soil. Healthy soil produces food. Food sustains families. Families strengthen communities. In this way, nature and human life depend on each other. When the land is respected, people flourish.
Pope Francis reminds us that the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor are one. Here in Maleba, this truth is visible. Degraded land brings hunger and hardship. Restored land brings hope, food security, and peace. Caring for our common home becomes an act of love and justice.
A Moment to Reflect
- How am I connected to the earth that sustains my life?
- In what ways can I show care for creation in my daily choices?
- What legacy am I leaving for future generations?