"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.'"
+ Pope Francis
Blog Archive
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The smiles of Laudato Si’ Work at an HIV orphanage in Haiti helps everyone learn the joy of the Gospel |
Jul 12, 2015 |
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Overconsumption a threat to creation Guest post: Dr. Peter Raven of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences reflects on Laudato Si' in light of current ecological indicators |
Jul 8, 2015 |
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The Communio Connection Guest post: Mary Taylor helps us read Laudato Si' in light of relational, trinitarian Communio thought |
Jul 6, 2015 |
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"His Truth is marching on" The Church and Catholic eco-activists reach across faiths, aisles, and continents as momentum builds from Laudato Si' |
Jul 4, 2015 |
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Laudato Si': bringing the "whole human family together" On the Feast of SS Peter and Paul, these daily meditations end with Pope Francis's desire for unity |
Jun 29, 2015 |
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Laudato Si': A day of praise "which heals our relationships" Day 11's look at Laudato Si' reminds us what today is all about |
Jun 28, 2015 |
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Laudato Si’: When “no indisputable truths … guide our lives” Day 10: Supporters of the US Supreme Court’s mandate of same-sex marriage should think twice about applauding Laudato Si'. |
Jun 27, 2015 |
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Laudato Si': "Climate as a common good" The good news is that there are lots of Catholic and scientific resources to help you, your parish, and your diocese discuss climate change |
Jun 26, 2015 |
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Laudato Si’: “Environmental education should … leap towards the transcendent” Day 8 looks at how we educate future generations about caring for and tending to our common home |
Jun 25, 2015 |
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Laudato Si’, life, and “a new dialogue” For the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist, a look at how Pope Francis preaches life to environmentalists, dialogue to all |
Jun 24, 2015 |
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Laudato Si: “Give thanks to God before and after meals” Halfway through these daily posts on the eco-encyclical, we listen as Pope Francis stresses the small things |
Jun 23, 2015 |
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Laudato Si’ and “a correct understanding of work” Day 5: Why and how we work says a lot about if and how we’re caring for God’s gifts to us |
Jun 22, 2015 |
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Laudato Si' and “our common Father” Day 4: On Father’s Day, finding peace in the common fatherhood of humanity |
Jun 21, 2015 |
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Laudato Si': "They bear the loss" Day 3 of our look at Laudato Si': World Refugee Day embraces environmental and climate refugees |
Jun 20, 2015 |
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Laudato Si': “United by the same concern” Part 2 of a daily series on Pope Francis's eco-encylical: Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake underscores Pope Francis’s call to work with all faiths |
Jun 18, 2015 |
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With Laudato Si, “Everything is connected” Exclusive: Pope Francis integrates concerns, hope in game-changing eco-encyclical |
Jun 18, 2015 |
| Statement from Catholic Ecology | Jun 15, 2015 |
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Six statements to impress your friends when discussing the eco-encyclical In minutes you can prepare for the conversations taking place in the days and weeks ahead |
Jun 14, 2015 |
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"Custody + Creation" takes on disposable cultures A documentary airing this Sunday (and made available online) shines a light on Catholics working for ecological protection |
Jun 11, 2015 |
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On the ethics of energy Just in time for the Pope's eco-encylical, moral theologians offer guidance on ethical energy production and use |
Jun 10, 2015 |
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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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