In that same address, Pope Leo urged people to hear “the cry of the earth.” “Our task,” he said, “is to generate, not to steal.” This is the ideal time to carefully assess how things that are used everyday – from beauty products and food to energy and transportation – reflect that core value. Making simple changes can have a tremendous impact over the course of a year. Also, don’t neglect to get out in nature and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.