"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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Clearing the air With the announcement this week of big Catholic institutions divesting from fossil fuels, people are taking notice |
Apr 24, 2018 |
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When Earth Day falls on Good Shepherd Sunday Today's readings come with pretty powerful messages about saving the world |
Apr 22, 2018 |
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“Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.” Sooner or later, we Catholic ecologists must decide where our loyalties lie. |
Mar 30, 2018 |
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Pope Francis: continuity at five years and counting Four reasons why the current Successor of Saint Peter, like his predecessor, cannot be constrained by ideological worldviews |
Mar 13, 2018 |
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Christ and a culture of death Another mass shooting in the US demonstrates a cultural acceptance of power and violence in the name of individual choice |
Feb 17, 2018 |
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Valentine's Day, meet Ash Wednesday The world and the planet need sacrificial love, which is why Ash Wednesday beats out Valentine's Day |
Feb 13, 2018 |
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It’s time to be credible champions of Laudato Si’ Catholic eco-advocates should be raising our voices in condemnation of the US Senate's vote in favor of late-term abortions |
Jan 29, 2018 |
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Animate your world Applications are being accepted for the Laudato Si’ Animators program, which helps individuals change the world one community at the time |
Jan 24, 2018 |
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Pope Francis challenges the world The Holy Father’s address to Vatican diplomats integrates global challenges, and thus challenges both the world and political ideologues |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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Epiphany and the pope’s eco-address to teachers Stressing a culture of encounter and integral ecology, Pope Francis explores the very themes at the center of the Magi’s journey to Christ |
Jan 5, 2018 |
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Resolutions I can be a lousy environmentalist. But a new year inspires me to be a better steward of creation. |
Jan 1, 2018 |
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The 2017 Top Ten Catholic Eco-Stories A troubled but active year worldwide offers lessons, warnings, and hope for 2018 |
Dec 28, 2017 |
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After Bonn, Catholics accelerate climate advocacy From Pope Francis to US Catholic organizations, the faithful are marching forward with policy demands, concrete steps |
Nov 19, 2017 |
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Catholic groups challenge governments on climate change The Catholic network CIDSE issues a plea to governments to implement the Paris climate agreement |
Nov 15, 2017 |
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Bonn, Alaska, and the Gwich’in International climate talks, U.S. politics have big implications for native Alaskans |
Nov 12, 2017 |
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‘There’s too much talk about abortion’ For Catholics, all life issues deserve attention |
Nov 2, 2017 |
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Silencing science, silencing life The troubled release of a scientific report demonstrates how truth and human life suffer from ideological blind spots |
Oct 23, 2017 |
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"I have done no more than what was my duty" Father John Baker, along with one other priest, deacon, and religious sisters, stayed in Key West to minister to souls during and after Irma barreled through |
Sep 10, 2017 |
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The Pope and the Patriarch: prayer comes first A historic joint statement on ecology by Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew kicks off the ecumenical Season of Creation |
Sep 1, 2017 |
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“The true revolution comes from silence” Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Power of Silence” has much to offer Catholic eco-advocates |
Aug 8, 2017 |
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Catholic Ecology posts my regular column in the Rhode Island Catholic, as well as scientific and theological commentary about the latest eco-news, both within and outside of the Catholic Church. What is contained herein is but one person's attempt to teach and defend the Church's teachings - ecological and otherwise. As such, I offer all contents of this blog for approval of the bishops of the Church. It is my hope that nothing herein will lead anyone astray from truth.
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