"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
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
|
Researchers: We can all communicate climate change more effectively There's been lots of detailed research into what to say—and how to say it—when speaking about our changing climate |
Jan 25, 2016 |
|
Adaptation: friend and foe The pliable quality of the human person can either help or hinder efforts at change for the better |
Jan 20, 2016 |
|
Baptizing business At the Conference of the International Academy of Management in Chile, Cardinal Turkson seeks and finds common ground between the Catholic Church and the business community |
Jan 7, 2016 |
|
Two tips for 2016 The coming year may have a few eco-protection surprises in store, but there are two matters that we absolutely must attend to if we’re going to get things right |
Jan 4, 2016 |
|
The Top 10 Catholic Eco Stories of 2015 With hints at the big stories for 2016 |
Dec 27, 2015 |
|
Pope to Church, World: Only God saves On Christmas Day the Holy Father reminds us of the nonnegotiable need for God's grace |
Dec 25, 2015 |
| Christmas 2015: The posts of Christmas past | Dec 23, 2015 |
|
What comes after COP? With a diplomatic victory at COP21, now comes the real work of saving the world |
Dec 12, 2015 |
|
Climate justice in the Year of Mercy The inauguration of the Jubilee of Mercy during COP21 should comfort and challenge Catholic eco-activists |
Dec 7, 2015 |
|
Let's not forget the consumer Demands on government and business may not be the best focus for tackling eco-concerns, climate change |
Dec 3, 2015 |
|
Why COP and the world need Advent The promises of a new liturgical year offer caution and hope for international climate talks |
Nov 28, 2015 |
|
Can't march in Paris? Pope Francis ‘marching shoes’ adds to symbolic action A shoe installation will feature those of Catholic leaders in the wake of the cancellation of Paris's climate march |
Nov 27, 2015 |
|
Pope Francis in Kenya: “We are confronted with a choice” Speaking to the UN in Nairobi, the Bishop of Rome offers some of his most passionate and decisive eco-comments to date |
Nov 26, 2015 |
|
Prepping for Paris Magisterial and lay Catholic eco-activists embrace hope, make final push for COP21 |
Nov 24, 2015 |
|
Dialoguing about Laudato Si': Five lessons from a diocese The Diocese of Providence made waves last week with a night of faith, reason, Laudato Si’, and climate change |
Nov 21, 2015 |
|
Paris and the future of the world Brutal attacks in Paris call into question the future of long-anticipated climate talks—and the role of Christianity in the world |
Nov 13, 2015 |
|
Working with “the business side of green” A gathering on wind projects in the Ocean State is a reminder that the business community is part of the way forward |
Nov 10, 2015 |
|
“It’s not only climate change” A report on the treatment of indigenous peoples in the Philippines shows the wide net that sin casts over humanity and the created order |
Nov 5, 2015 |
|
US bishops affirm climate stance With the president of the USCCB signing last week’s appeal to international climate negotiators, followed by USCCB letters to Congress and the chief US climate negotiator, US bishops take their latest actions to address climate change |
Nov 3, 2015 |
|
Five big ways the bishops’ appeal matters The immediate impact of the bishop’s climate appeal within the Church may be a harbinger of its effect on the world |
Oct 27, 2015 |
Pages
If you like Catholic Ecology,
you’ll love…
A Printer's Choice
The sci-fi novel with a Catholic twist.
In the News
Associated Press
Independent Catholic News
- ‹ previous
- 10 of 70
- next ›
About the Blog
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.
Receive blog posts automatically
Popular Posts
Review and analysis of Pope Francis's Laudate Deum
The following summary of Pope Francis's Apostolic Exhortation on Climate Change was written by W.L. Patenaude's of Catholic Ecology...
Creighton University and the Catholic Climate Covenant want to help you keep Laudato Si' momentum growing in the US Catholic Church
Catholics in the United States who care about faithfully protecting creation are invited to attend what may very well be a watershed...
Contributor Kat Hoenke explains how big or small yards, or even an apartment patio, can make a big difference in caring for our common home
We depend on healthy ecosystems for our survival. This includes clean air, clean water, and ecosystems that can adapt to a changing...
We seem to have forgotten that the sacramental nature of our faith innately celebrates and heals all creation
During an eco-talk in another diocese, a participant shared with me how her parish celebrated Masses for creation. Special readings...
On this Golden Anniversary of Paul VI's prophetic encyclical, Catholic eco-advocates must reaffirm and teach Humanae Vitae
Forty-seven years before the issuance of Laudato Si’ , another encyclical about life rocked the Church. Like Laudato Si’ , this...
Reaching across the aisle may be easier than we think
The big question lately is, how do we get conservative Catholics to do something about eco-protection and climate change? The question...
There is no Easter without Good Friday, no ecological conversion without the Cross.
Consider how the environmental community speaks to the world: you must change your ways; sacrifice for the good of others; deny your...
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
I've been thinking of the Feast of All Saints, and about how our journeys on earth should help us on the road to sainthood—of joining...
A talk by Bishop Robert Barron provides a primer for Catholic ecologists on what's at the root of our ecological and social ills
One of my fellow RCIA instructors used a video today by Bishop Robert Barron to explore the Seven Deadly Sins and the corresponding...
A fledgling eco-group takes wing with the intercession of a great saint
It would be an oversight to let the day go by without mentioning one of the great patron’s of environmental protection: St. Kateri...
In minutes you can prepare for the conversations taking place in the days and weeks ahead
Chances are that sometime this week the topic of the Pope Francis’s eco-encyclical will come up at work, home, or when out with...
Ecological efforts should have nothing to do with a culture of death
Today’s lifestyles can be a bit like Mardi Gras—full of excess consumption and carrying on. But with Mardi Gras all that stops on Ash...
The time is now for time-tested and true Catholic devotions
“Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world.” Blessed Pope Pius IX Last night at First Friday devotions before the...
With the help of your responses to my Pentecost post , I’m following up with seven practical ways to bring Catholic spirituality to...
And save money, too!
I’ve written often about the Catholic spiritual influence on ecology, but how can Catholics put the spiritual into practice? This post...
"I would like us all to make a serious commitment to respect and protect creation, to be attentive to every person, to counter the...
At a Franciscan Transitus ceremony at my parish this evening, it struck me that St. Francis—the patron of ecology and animals, as well...
One of Catholic Ecology's most popular posts is on this humble and beautiful saint of the Americas
July 14 is the Memorial for Blessed [now Saint] Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680), the Native American daughter of a Christian Algonquin...