environment

man wearing a hat, looking up at very large trees in a forest.

A Woodland Hymn

The quiet nobility of the trees, the songs and sounds of the forest, and the sensation of being surrounded by a pulsing lifeforce all combine for what can be a sublime spiritual experience, if we open ourselves up to it.

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The Beauty of Our World

Reflect St. Francis of Assisi was Pope Francis‘ “guide and inspiration” for his letter Laudato Si about the environment. Because St. Francis saw the world with more than “intellectual appreciation or economic calculus,” he would sometimes sing in wonder at ...
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Experiencing God in the Great Outdoors

Whether we're taking a hike or merely walking down the sidewalk, may we accept the invitation to experience our Creator in the great outdoors.
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Repairing Our Common Home

We often look upon the resources here on earth as being here for our benefit and use. But what about when others are not able to access such basic needs as clean water?
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Volunteers cleaning a beach.

A Shared Responsibility

The shared responsibility of our common home is one that is in dire need of attention.
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No Plan B

Some don’t want to hear that the material world is sacred, because they’d rather exploit it. But scientists have sent a clear wake-up call.
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Heritage for Children?

Climate change dovetails with other social justice issues because it has the worst effects on the poorest 
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