Environment

Fact Sheet & Handout

United Nations Climate Change Convention

This fact sheet includes a summary of the upcoming climate change talks in Paris that will focus on a universal agreement on environmental regulations for the participating countries. Copyright ©...
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Prayer

Be Praised for Creation

This prayer is a modern version of the St. Francis “Blessed Be” prayer that is referenced in the opening of Pope Francis’ new encyclical on ecology. It celebrates the themes of this significant...
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Reflection

Reflection on the World's Oceans

World Oceans Day is celebrated around the world on June 8th. Pause for a moment and reflect on the beauty and the impact of human actions on God’s oceans and marine life:...
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Prayer Service

Our Divine Work: Cosmic Preservation

Pope Francis reminds us that "work is combined with the preservation of creation." This prayer service includes readings from Scripture, CST documents, and a litany of praise to our Creator God and...
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Prayer

Prayer for the Environmental Common Good

This short prayer reminds us that we the air we breathe and the water we drink sustain us. We lament our role in harming our environment and call on our Creator to “move us into action to save our...
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Climate Change Reports: A Call to Discipleship

Two recent reports on Climate Change confirm that God's gift of Creation is being damaged. More people are suffering and will suffer with changing weather patterns, sea rising, etc. As...
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The Good Bishop

Phyllis Theroux has written a comprehensive story of the courageous life of Bishop Walter Sullivan of Richmond, Va. This discussion guide explores his ministry and how he lived out Catholic...
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Active Hope: Responding to Global Crises

It is easy to lose hope amid crises regarding our environment, energy and economy. Active Hope makes us participants in bringing about what we hope for. Discover dozens of ways to make a difference...
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Climate Change and Catholic Social Tradition

Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. Catholic Social Tradition provides some worthy challenges as we try to live our faith in relationship with all of...
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Prayer Service

In Harmony with Creation

Climate change has clear connections to food justice. As protectors of creation, we must reflect and pray about food production and consumption. This service encourages commitments toward small and...
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Pope Francis on Catholic Social Teaching

Explore the insights of Pope Francis from his time as a church leader in Latin America to today. His positions on poverty and human dignity, environmental justice and human trafficking provide good...
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Prayer

PRAYER: Peace to Our Earth

NOTE: In his first Easter message, Pope Francis declared "Peace to our Earth."   “Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an...
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