environment
A Bittersweet Farewell
Dear Readers: This is a bittersweet column. Ten years ago, I began writing At Home on Earth for St. Anthony Messenger, and, with this issue, it comes to a close.
The Justice Lobby: Franciscans International
For over three decades, Franciscans International has been giving the poor and oppressed a seat at the table at the United Nations.
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The Gift of Creation
Reflect One of God’s greatest blessings is the beautiful world that surrounds us—trees, flowers, mountains, deserts, the ocean. What great gift we have received! We must always remember, though, the value of this gift and treat It with care. Pray ...
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Hope in Action
Reflect “All it takes is one good person to restore hope! “ (Laudato Si’ #71) A personal exercise in hope might be counting the shades of green in a forest, or the numerous life forms that thrive in the ocean, ...
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The Wisdom of Trees
Creation will not hurry. Yet, as life thrives and evolves, God will accomplish everything.
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Pope Francis On Our Common Home
“The poetry of earth is never dead,” John Keats wrote. These quotes from Pope Francis illuminate that truth.
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God’s Grandeur
I admire those who see the world differently than I do. It's a gift that all visual artists have—and it's something I've envied my entire life.
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