Environment

Film Discussion Guide

The Human Element

In the Human Element, photographer James Balog explores how the four natural elements (water, fire, air, and earth) are impacted by the fifth element: humans. As people change the elements through...
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Prayer

Prayer of Renewal

As we move through the season of Lent and transition from winter to spring, we look to God for renewal in ourselves and our common home.
Reflection

Laudato Si' and Ecological Conversion

Prayer

Ecological Conversion Reflection and Prayer

Learn about ecological conversion in Laudato Si' in this reflection and then use a prayer based on the First Principle and Foundation of St. Ignatius to consider how you are being called to...
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Book Discussion Guide

Book Review: They Will Inherit the Earth

In this book review and reflection, learn about  John Dear 's new book in which he explores what it means to "inherit the earth" and to be peaceful in a time characterized by climate change.
Lectionary Reflection

Lectionary Reflection: Season of Creation Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time [c]

Use this lectionary reflection for September 8, 2019 to highlight the Season of Creation and the upcoming Synod on the Amazon.
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Video

Discussion Guide: The Economic Injustice of Plastic

This 13-minute TED Talk, by environmental and racial justice activist Van Jones, explores the negative impact of the production, use, and disposal of plastics on the lives of the poor. The discussion...
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Pope Francis at Interfaith Gathering at the Vatican
Reflection

Reflection: Interfaith Vatican Gathering on the "Cries of the Earth, Cries of the Poor"

Learn about the March 2019 interfaith gathering at the Vatican on the environment and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This resource includes a summary, reflection questions, suggestions to put...
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Prayer

Earth Prayer 2019

This prayer for the earth reflects on how we can delight in the beauty of creation while also recognizing our role in polluting the earth. We ask for the courage to recommit to advocacy as a form of...
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Film Discussion Guide

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

This film discussion guide poses critical questions to the moral implications behind the film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, specifically in terms of caring for God’s creation, and the ethics of...
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Prayer Service

Living CST: Ilia Delio, O.S.F.

This prayer service uses quotes from Sister Ilia Delio, O.S.F, and calls us to be open to new concepts of God and ways of caring for our common home and one another.  
Reflection

CST and the SDGs

This collection of reflections connects themes of Catholic social thought with the Sustainable Development Goals, addressing topics such as gender equality, climate action, poverty, and...
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