"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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Remember where it all began Sacrificial love was once a new concept. Let's make it new again. |
Nov 8, 2016 |
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No matter who wins ... The United States is divided. Catholic ecologists can help reunite it. |
Nov 7, 2016 |
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10 (more) ways Catholics can protect creation One way to celebrate the Feast of All Saints is to learn how you and your parish can honor, praise, and protect God’s life-giving creation |
Oct 31, 2016 |
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Elevating economics: Loving (and farming) a particular place Economist and theologian Patrick Fleming blends academic theory and family life on a farm for advice on living Laudato Si’ |
Oct 25, 2016 |
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Was Laudato Si’ a climate bust? Reports that Pope Francis failed to inspire Catholics about climate change tell us more about contemporary journalism than it does about Catholics and climate |
Oct 25, 2016 |
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Progressively worse From the WikiLeaks drama we remember that the environmental movement has long found a home in anti-Catholic elements of the Left, which is why the Church must get her voice heard |
Oct 14, 2016 |
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A must-see video: Canticle of Creation Salt and Light offers a wonderful video version of Saint Francis's great canticle of praise to God for creation. |
Oct 4, 2016 |
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Forward on the Feast of Saint Francis With a growing fossil fuel divestment movement, Catholics around the world are putting into action the teachings of Laudato Si’ |
Oct 3, 2016 |
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Rome, Global South look forward to COP22 At events this week at the Vatican and elsewhere, momentum builds to combat climate change and other ecological ills |
Sep 29, 2016 |
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Deep diving into Laudato Si’ The most-excellent journal Communio offers helpful and beautiful insights into Pope Francis’s eco-encyclical |
Sep 27, 2016 |
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Pope Francis: "Nothing is more important" than preaching the Risen Christ In Sunday's homily to catechists, Pope Francis prioritizes the Easter proclamation over worldly activity |
Sep 25, 2016 |
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"The Sky's Limit" supports faith with reason A new report by Oil Change International justifies ways forward to reduce fossil fuel reliance |
Sep 24, 2016 |
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Divided on the liturgy, divided on everything else Our ancient enemy continues to divide and conquer in disputes over how to say Mass, and how, or if, we must protect creation |
Sep 22, 2016 |
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Mercy and the guys A training program for wastewater operators may help us understand what Pope Francis is getting at in proposing ecological protection as a work of mercy |
Sep 13, 2016 |
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Let us pray, for God’s gift of creation The World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation is tomorrow, Thursday, September 1st, and there’s a lot happening |
Aug 31, 2016 |
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A “Season of Creation” and the Fourth Eucharistic Prayer One noted liturgical expert cautions against a new liturgical season to celebrate creation. |
Aug 24, 2016 |
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Pope Francis: “Human Ecology” is a matter of life In announcing the new head of two Vatican bodies dedicated to life and the family, the Holy Father continues the work of his predecessors |
Aug 18, 2016 |
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What price for water? A study about toxins in water supplies reminds us of the basic needs of life, civilization |
Aug 11, 2016 |
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A time to celebrate creation—at Mass For the second year, the Church embraces the upcoming Season of Creation to call attention to the needs of all life, eco-protection |
Aug 6, 2016 |
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The gift that keeps on giving Laudato Si' was a big hit at #WYD2016, which goes to show the mainstream place of ecology in the Catholic Church |
Aug 1, 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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