"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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Preparing the way The shared start of Advent and the UN Climate Change Conference remind us that true ecological conversion begins with the coming of Christ |
Dec 3, 2018 |
“In Defense of Nature” provides context, seeks unity A new book by Catholic ethicist Benjamin Wiker has something to challenge and enlighten everyone |
Nov 19, 2018 |
Helping the Church use its land for good, one community at a time Molly Burhans, a mapper extraordinaire, is gaining international attention for connecting the Church with cutting-edge mapping and land-use planning tools |
Nov 12, 2018 |
Absentee bishops Analysis: Reasons why Friday’s climate plea did not include representatives of the United States church. |
Oct 28, 2018 |
Bishops: "ambitious and immediate action" needed to avert climate crisis Signed today, an appeal by six presidents of continental bishops’ conferences calls on government for action weeks before international climate talks |
Oct 26, 2018 |
40 years ago The papacy of Saint John Paul II brought concern for creation into the Church in bold, new ways |
Oct 16, 2018 |
St. Michael The devastation wrought by Hurricane Michael came at a critical juncture in US history and in the life of the Church. What can we learn from this alignment? |
Oct 13, 2018 |
Cardinal Müller: “The best protector of the environment … is he who proclaims the Good News that there is survival with God alone.” In a wide-ranging ordination homily, Cardinal Gerhard Müller highlights the Catholic contribution to eco-protection: sound doctrine and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. |
Sep 19, 2018 |
A stormy Season of Creation How should Catholic eco-advocates respond as the US sexual abuse crisis reaches Rome, dampens eco-enthusiasm? |
Sep 10, 2018 |
Scandal, sexual abuse, and integral ecology: everything is connected Catholic eco-advocates must address recent abuse scandals in the United States and across the globe |
Aug 16, 2018 |
Interfaith Oceans goes live A new web resource is inspiring the world to take action for our common oceans |
Jul 30, 2018 |
Humanae Vitae: The foundation and companion of Laudato Si' On this Golden Anniversary of Paul VI's prophetic encyclical, Catholic eco-advocates must reaffirm and teach Humanae Vitae |
Jul 25, 2018 |
A sci-fi novel about faith, eco-choices Guest post: A Printer's Choice uses a unique medium to ask tough questions about saving life on Earth |
Jul 18, 2018 |
Why I’m not cheering Ireland’s disinvestment Catholic eco-advocates have an opportunity to build consensus with their more conservative brothers and sisters. |
Jul 13, 2018 |
In Rome gathering, Laudato Si’ urged to become action Some five-hundred participants attend Vatican conference devoted to implementing goals of the three-year-old eco-encyclical |
Jul 6, 2018 |
On the three-year anniversary of Laudato Si’: U.S. bishops, Catholic leaders affirm “We are still in” Paris Accord Nearly 600 U.S. Catholic institutions sign the Catholic Climate Declaration, which affirms the Paris Agreement |
Jun 18, 2018 |
Good, evil were hiding in last week’s first reading The latest Catholic Ecology in the Rhode Island Catholic offers a little catechesis on a very important book of the bible |
Jun 14, 2018 |
Pope to big oil: "Civilization requires energy, but energy use must not destroy civilization!" The Holy Father's address is part plea, part lecture, and all heart |
Jun 9, 2018 |
Pope Francis to the Patriarch: the ecological crisis is "rooted in the human heart" A brotherly message to His Holiness Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople voices a shared concern for creation, all people |
Jun 7, 2018 |
(My) US Senator warns Pope Francis: “the oil industry is duplicitous” In a heartfelt letter to the Holy Father, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) urges caution for an upcoming Vatican meeting with fossil fuel industry representatives. |
Jun 6, 2018 |