"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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Sometimes the right answer is ‘no’ Protecting life and the planet means following laws that we may not like |
Jul 26, 2017 |
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Eco-reflections for the 15th Sunday Noted theologian Erin Lothes gives us much to ponder about this Sunday's readings |
Jul 16, 2017 |
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A Papal endorsement fires up the faithful When the Vicar of Christ supports a world-saving cause, you might want to pay attention—and join in. |
Jul 13, 2017 |
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The three marks of Catholic ecology A reminder that Catholics bring something (and Someone) special to eco-advocacy |
Jul 12, 2017 |
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Laudato Si' at 2: still offering its inconvenient truth On Corpus Christi, a reminder that Pope Francis's eco-teachings challenge both the right and left |
Jun 18, 2017 |
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A leader named Barbara Changing the world can be as simple as buying bread |
Jun 16, 2017 |
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Bishop Stephen Blaire: On faith rising above politics Speaking hours before President Trump announced a withdrawal of the Paris Climate Accord, Bishop Blaire reflected on the Church’s role in climate, eco issues |
Jun 1, 2017 |
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US Bishops to President Trump: Honor the Paris Agreement Statement issued today in anticipation of the president's stated announcement |
Jun 1, 2017 |
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The pope and the president A reminder of what the church offers the state, and the world |
May 30, 2017 |
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Learning from the Left Overcoming division helps everyone build their better world |
May 16, 2017 |
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"Pray, pray very much, and make sacrifices for sinners" 100 years after Mary's appearance in Fatima, Portugal, her warnings cry out to a world in need of salvation |
May 12, 2017 |
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Catholic groups say ‘no’ to fossil fuel investments Ahead of secular international gatherings, nine Catholics groups announce the largest joint Catholic divestment to date from fossil fuels |
May 10, 2017 |
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Conversations with conservatives Reaching across the aisle may be easier than we think |
May 6, 2017 |
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Four things every Catholic should know about climate change With an unprecedented effort among Catholics to join this weekend’s Peoples Climate March, we should all brush up on a few facts |
Apr 26, 2017 |
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The Democrats' downfall My late grandmother, a Democratic party boss, would not be happy with the news about her beloved political party |
Apr 24, 2017 |
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Mercy and marches in the Easter Season Winding up the Octave of Easter with the Feast of Divine Mercy—and Earth Day |
Apr 21, 2017 |
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Ecology and the Cross There is no Easter without Good Friday, no ecological conversion without the Cross. |
Apr 13, 2017 |
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Pope Francis: The purpose of science is to serve The Holy Father continues a series of addresses that continue the themes of Laudato Si' |
Apr 11, 2017 |
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Pope Francis: What is Integral Human Development? The Holy Father offered a beautiful catechesis today on what it means to be human |
Apr 4, 2017 |
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Trump’s executive order: proving Pope Francis right Laudato Si’ has a lot to say about President Trump’s nod to fossil fuels. But maybe not the way we're thinking. |
Mar 28, 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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