"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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On the Feast of Corpus Christi: Seeking unity within the Church Bickering that erroneously sets life against ecology is the work of sin and Satan and can only be countered in Christ |
Jun 6, 2015 |
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Seeing through another person’s lens Dr. Ellen Peters helps us understand why we disagree about climate change—even when we’re looking at the same data |
Jun 3, 2015 |
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A conservative’s case for conservation The Rt Hon. Lord Deben of Britain’s Conservative Party employs faith and free-market principles to take on right-wing resistance to stewarding creation. |
Jun 1, 2015 |
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College Theology Society hits grand slam in Portland “An Unexpected Wilderness: Seeking God on a Changing Planet” brings together faith, reason, and friendship at the CTS 61st annual meeting |
May 30, 2015 |
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Bridging the two ecos “The New Climate Economy” conference considers how economies can benefit by supporting ecology |
May 20, 2015 |
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Walking by faith Filipino climate activist Yeb Saño kicks off the global “People’s Pilgrimage,” calling attention to the need for climate action |
May 17, 2015 |
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The pope, a petition, and the work of the Spirit Human history had one of those silent revolutions last week when the Pope was provided a petition about climate change |
May 14, 2015 |
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Let’s prepare, not speculate Have we reached the silly point of speculation about Pope Francis’s eco-encyclical? Many say yes. And some are worried. |
May 10, 2015 |
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The importance of Friday, May 1st. Three very Catholic events took place today. And they can help the mission of all Catholic ecologists. |
May 1, 2015 |
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Climates of relation What can we do when issues like climate change polarize us? |
Apr 28, 2015 |
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Make every day Earth Day with “Greening Your Church” A simple but powerful book offers a “practical guide to Creation Care Ministry for parishes, dioceses, and religious communities.” |
Apr 21, 2015 |
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Faith and the social sciences Research by Dr. Erin Lothes helps on the front lines of faith and environmental protection |
Apr 19, 2015 |
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All eyes on Rome An upcoming Vatican gathering seeks to build momentum for the upcoming papal eco-encyclical |
Apr 15, 2015 |
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"Merciful like the Father" On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis announces a Year of Mercy that should elevate the efforts of Catholic ecologists |
Apr 12, 2015 |
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Breitbart mangles quotes, story, and truth Bad [and now corrected] copy editing attributes anti-Church words to me |
Apr 11, 2015 |
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Lessons from Holy Week If we want to protect the world, we must learn from and speak of the Crucified, Risen Savior of the world. |
Apr 5, 2015 |
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"The King sleeps ... and the underworld has trembled" Remembering the cosmic significance of Holy Saturday, thanks to an ancient homily |
Apr 4, 2015 |
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A global movement is sustained through prayer This Holy Week and throughout April, the Global Catholic Climate Movement asks for prayers, and provides the resources to do so |
Mar 31, 2015 |
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Earth Hour and the light that enters the world There are reasons why gatherings during Earth Hour look a lot like the Easter Vigil |
Mar 27, 2015 |
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A global movement continues with a petition The Global Catholic Climate Movement offers a voice to those who simply wish to be heard |
Mar 23, 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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