Reclaiming the Beauty of the World

By srkathleen | September 7, 2022 |

Last year Pope Francis invited everyone to observe the Season of Creation. It begins Sept. 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and concludes Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. The symbol for this season is the burning bush, a reminder of the…

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Less Meat Protects Earth

By srkathleen | April 20, 2022 |

Did you know that April is Earth Month, and April 22 is International Earth Day? Pam Waitinas, an SND Associate, asked me to promote Meatless Mondays on this website. I was not familiar with this movement. Katie Drager, the co-director of my community’s Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation office, provided ample information for me.…

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