Living Water

"Swarms of living creatures will live wherever the river flows. There will be large numbers of fish, because this water flows there and makes the salt water fresh; so where the river flows everything will live. [...] Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.” (Ezekiel 47:9,12)

The symbol for Season of Creation 2026 - Living Water - is a symbol of renewal and birth; water flowing from the Temple as a sign of God’s caring and healing for us. We are called to step into the water, until we are so deep that we must depend on God’s grace to sustain us. Those who receive this water are invited to become sources of life for others, allowing God’s love to flow through them into the world. And thus the water of God will become in us “a spring of water welling up to eternal life”, as Jesus promised (John 4:14)

The trees whose leaves are “for healing” suggest not only physical sustenance but holistic flourishing, encompassing both humanity and creation. Ezekiel 47:1–12 thus conveys a distinct environmental message: one of global healing, renewal and transformation of life. It highlights the interdependence between humanity and the natural world, and offers a vision of hope expressed through active care for the earth, our common home. 

To participate in our celebration of the Season of Creation see schedule of events here.

Season of Creation - Holy Infant Catholic Church - Durham, NC