"We are losing our attitude of wonder, of contemplation, of listening to creation and thus we no longer manage to interpret within it what Benedict XVI calls 'the rhythm of the love-story between God and man.'"
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Blog Archive
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Faith and the public square Christians are first and foremost believers in the Triune God, and we are meant to live and share our faith. |
Jun 25, 2025 |
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The Month of the Sacred Heart: Sacrifice, Mercy, and Creation Catholic ecologists should especially be appreciative of the ancient devotions to the wounds of Christ and the subsequent Feast of the Sacred Heart. |
Jun 3, 2025 |
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Third CYNESA Youth Summit: Discerning God’s Call in the Post-Francis Era While contemplating the challenges and successes of the past decade, the upcoming CYNESA Laudato Si' Youth Summit seeks to expand its movement across the African continent. |
May 26, 2025 |
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Pope Leo XIV’s Installation Homily: Become “a leaven for a reconciled world.” By prioritizing unity and love, Pope Leo XIV places social, eco-efforts in his unique Augustinian perspective. |
May 20, 2025 |
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Meet the Augustinians While the Order of Saint Augustine may not be as well known as their fellow mendicants for eco-efforts, their founder, their teachings, and now our new pontiff point to a bright future ahead. |
May 14, 2025 |
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Habemus Papam: Pope Leo XIV and Catholic Ecology Then Cardinal Robert Prevost spoke clearly about eco-issues at the November 2024 conference “Addressing the Problems of the Environmental Crisis in Light of Laudato si' and Laudate Deum, Experiences in Latin America." |
May 8, 2025 |
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The Pope of Encounter and Dialogue Two of Pope Francis’s most important themes help frame his eco-teachings and his larger papal initiatives. |
Apr 28, 2025 |
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The Best of Pope Francis: Thirteen important eco-comments by the Holy Father From the theological to the prudential, Pope Francis's contributions to Catholic Ecology will be examined for decades. What follows is one attempt to capture the essence of it all. |
Apr 23, 2025 |
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On the Passing of Pope Francis: Do Not Be Afraid. The loss of a beloved pontiff can never result in the derailment of their good works and contributions. |
Apr 21, 2025 |
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National Interfaith Power & Light Suspends Operations Interfaith Power & Light Affiliate Network Continues to Lead and Advance Mission |
Jan 27, 2025 |
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Pontiff to Diplomats: Build Community with a Diplomacy of Hope, Truth The Holy Father's annual message to diplomats stresses the need for better relationships in an age of division and fear, fueled often by social media. |
Jan 10, 2025 |
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Pope Francis Reminds Us to Keep Faith First. Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation highlights the theology behind the ethics of eco-protection |
Jul 10, 2024 |
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Requiescat in Pace: The untimely death of a feisty advocate for life Remembering the life of a true-life advocate. |
Jul 8, 2024 |
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The charitable response to (climate) denial What science and our Catholic faith have to teach us about more fruitful conversations |
Oct 23, 2023 |
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War, Genesis, and October Devotions Today is Parashat Bereishit for the Jewish people, a day which begins the annual reading of the Torah. |
Oct 14, 2023 |
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A timely exhortation shining light on three crucial realities of our age Review and analysis of Pope Francis's Laudate Deum |
Oct 10, 2023 |
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A reminder about Catholic history and the gifts of nature Missio Dei examines herbalism and its long use by people of faith |
Aug 16, 2022 |
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Healing Thoughts a year later on grief and life |
Jul 29, 2022 |
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Goodbye Global Catholic Climate Movement. Welcome, Laudato Si’ Movement! The six-year-old GCCM today announced not just a new name but deeper changes in mission, values |
Jul 29, 2021 |
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Book Review: Camosy's "Losing Our Dignity" is a damning yet hopeful study of Western medicine and caregiving Following up on "Resisting Throwaway Culture," Fordham's Dr. Charles Camosy examines how COVID-19 exposed deep, existing flaws in caring for the elderly, the physically or mentally compromised, and the otherwise least among us |
Jul 24, 2021 |
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