Season of Creation

You may already know that from September 1 through October 4 Christians are engaging in prayer and action for creation in a “Season of Creation.” October 4 happens to be the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. Pope Francis said, “In this Season of Creation, as followers of […]

Precious Planet Earth

In 2015, Pope Francis released his encyclical “Laudato Si’, which encouraged us inhabitants of Earth to take up our responsibility to protect our home: fellow living creatures, water, and air. Today I offer for your reflection only a gorgeous video that powerfully demonstrates how our Earth is worth saving:

Reclaiming the Beauty of the World

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 […]

Less Meat Protects Earth

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. […]