"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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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 |
Water for the needy, in memory of a mom Fr. Joseph Mungai of Kenya is raising funds for a well in his home village to honor his beloved mom, Lucy Nungari Mungai. |
May 28, 2018 |
Choosing death in Ireland In legalizing abortion, Ireland’s voters overwhelmingly support a culture of domination |
May 25, 2018 |
Thou shalt renew the face of the earth An ancient prayer to the Holy Spirit brings lessons for anyone working to protect the created order |
May 19, 2018 |
Three steps to a greener parish Saving souls will always be the first duty of parish life, which we can do while taking steps to save our corners of creation |
May 14, 2018 |
Announcing "A Printer's Choice" Set in an age reeling from eco-crises, the novel tells a story of faith, the future, and the power of free will |
May 1, 2018 |
Integral Alfie The death of Alfie Evans is a terrible reminder that if we’re serious about integral ecology we should be championing life in a unified fashion |
Apr 28, 2018 |
Clearing the air With the announcement this week of big Catholic institutions divesting from fossil fuels, people are taking notice |
Apr 24, 2018 |
When Earth Day falls on Good Shepherd Sunday Today's readings come with pretty powerful messages about saving the world |
Apr 22, 2018 |
“Now Barabbas was a revolutionary.” Sooner or later, we Catholic ecologists must decide where our loyalties lie. |
Mar 30, 2018 |
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 |
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 |
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 |