"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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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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World Water Day: a matter of faith The Church and the world stop to ponder, celebrate, and worry over the waters of our world |
Mar 21, 2017 |
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The case for just transitions For Catholics, protecting workers, families is critical when transitioning to renewable energy |
Mar 16, 2017 |
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The eco-pope at year four Pope Francis has supercharged his predecessor’s eco-teachings, but not everyone is on board |
Mar 14, 2017 |
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Kicking off #Mercy2Earth The convergence of Divine Mercy Sunday and Earth Day weekend offers much to ponder and pray for this Lent |
Mar 2, 2017 |
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A Lenten fast, from carbon and from pride Our eco-inspired Lenten practices can save souls and eco systems |
Feb 28, 2017 |
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The Vatican dives into the vital work of clean water A two-day conference reminds us that safe water and sanitation is essential for life, peace |
Feb 24, 2017 |
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A Church divided Recent eco statements by US bishops, and their reception, highlight divisions in the Church |
Feb 21, 2017 |
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The troublesome rejection of a Monopoly token Reusing and repairing takes a hit from a new generation of Monopoly fans that have rejected the thimble |
Feb 18, 2017 |
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Reconsidering "the essence and foundation of reality" The General Secretary of the Laudato Si’ International Institute for the Care of Creation unpacks vital visions for Catholic ecology |
Feb 8, 2017 |
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The pope's shout out Pope Francis applauds the Global Catholic Climate Movement, and all those who labor to protect creation |
Feb 1, 2017 |
| A call to eco advocates: trust in God's grace, with the help of Mary | Jan 26, 2017 |
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Celebrating a Year of Creation in the Green Mountain State The Diocese of Burlington has begun a year of incorporating creation into the life of a local church |
Jan 21, 2017 |
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Petitioning Trump With help from the Catholic Climate Covenant, you can tell the President-elect to take climate change seriously |
Jan 12, 2017 |
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Instituting Laudato Si’ Spain’s Diocese of Granada is now home to the Laudato Si’ Institute for the Care of Creation |
Jan 10, 2017 |
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The humility of the Epiphany A better world will always require self-sacrifice |
Jan 6, 2017 |
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Hail, Holy Queen 2017 is the centennial of the Marian apparition at Fatima. Maybe it’s time to consecrate our eco-activities to her. |
Jan 1, 2017 |
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The 2016 Top Ten Catholic Eco-Stories With insights into what's ahead in 2017 |
Dec 29, 2016 |
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On the eco-meaning of Christmas Christ came to save you and me, and all creation |
Dec 22, 2016 |
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Climates of life and death Abortion and eco issues like climate change bring different threats to human life. But that doesn't mean we can't engage both. |
Dec 19, 2016 |
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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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