{"id":88618,"date":"2025-09-29T13:39:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T11:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ofmconv.net\/tempo-del-creato-giovani-in-cammino-sul-sentiero-francescano-ecologico-di-ubatuba\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:41:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T11:41:29","slug":"tempo-del-creato-giovani-in-cammino-sul-sentiero-francescano-ecologico-di-ubatuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ofmconv.net\/en\/tempo-del-creato-giovani-in-cammino-sul-sentiero-francescano-ecologico-di-ubatuba\/","title":{"rendered":"Season of Creation: Young People Hike the Franciscan Ecological Trail in Ubatuba"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, the month of September is dedicated to the \u201cSeason of Creation.\u201d It is an ecumenical period that unites Christians around the world in prayer, celebration, and action in defense of our Common Home. On September 20, 2025, in keeping with this special period, the friars in charge of vocation animation for the Province of St. Francis of Assisi in Brazil, namely, Friars Fl\u00e1vio Martins VEN\u00c2NCIO and Gustavo Jonas ROCHA DE MEDEIROS, launched the first Trilha Franciscana Ecol\u00f3gica<\/em> (Franciscan Ecological Trail<\/em>) with young people from the Exalta\u00e7\u00e3o da Santa Cruz Parish Church in Ubatuba, S\u00e3o Paulo State, Brazil. The church is served by the Conventual Franciscan friars who reside in the nearby friary of the same name.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thirty-two young people and three tour guides participated in this event, which took place on the well-known \u201cCommunity Trail that Connects the Communities of the Seven Beaches.\u201d The group began the hike with a reflection led by Friar Fl\u00e1vio. He compared the hike to the journey of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges and discouragement, and highlighting the role of young people as \u201cpilgrims of hope.\u201d
\nDuring the hike, the participants had the opportunity to learn about the rich biodiversity of the area, observing species from the Mata Atl\u00e2ntica (Atlantic Forest) a coastal tropical rainforest rich in biodiversity, such as jequitib\u00e1 trees (typical of the Mata Atl\u00e2ntica), emba\u00faba (cecropia) and ju\u00e7ara palm (a\u00e7a\u00ed palm), as well as bromeliads, orchids, and animals such as capuchin monkeys, blue butterflies, squirrels, and coatis.
\nMidway through the hike, the friars talked about the meaning of the Canticle of the Creatures<\/em>, which the group recited, reinforcing Pope Francis\u2019 call to care for creation, as emphasized in his encyclical, Laudato Si\u2019<\/em> and his apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum<\/em>.
\nThe hike lasted around three and a half hours and covered approximately seven kilometers (four miles). At the end, the young people visited the local Cai\u00e7ara community (descendants of indigenous, African, and Portuguese peoples. While there, they prayed in the S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o Chapel, reciting the \u201cVocational Path Rosary\u201d with mysteries linked to their vocation and faith journey.
\nAs a concrete gesture of environmental commitment, inspired by Laudato Si\u2019<\/em>, the participants collected trash along the trail, demonstrating care and respect for our Common Home. This was the first Franciscan Ecological Trail<\/em> ever conducted. Given the enthusiastic participation in the hike, and the initiative\u2019s positive impact, a second Franciscan Ecological Trail is already planned for next year.<\/p>\n

Friar Gustavo Jonas ROCHA DE MEDEIROS<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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