Our Church and the Environment
Laudate Deum: Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis
Pope Francis asserts that as signs of climate change is becoming increasingly evident, the human origins of this change is undeniable.
In this article, Pope Francis reiterates the right to drinking water and sanitation, and links access to safe water with the inalienable right to life.
The Pope, the Environmental Crisis, and Frontline Leaders | The Letter: Laudato Si Film
The Pope voices his concerns about the impact of the environmental crisis on the poor, wildlife, and the future of the planet
We Have Only One Earth
Plea from the United Nations to take steps toward healing our planet. Some successful steps have been. taken, but this is not enough, as the harmful effects of our consumption are taking their toll on our earth.
Let the Little Children Come to Me: Our Ecological Future & Biblical Past
This webinar (Zoom and in-person) was held on Tue, November 22, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST
Climate change and other ecological crises are not future threats — they are current realities. A growing number of people, particularly children, now experience “eco-anxiety.”
Experts Dr. Greg Kennedy and Dr. John Martens will explore how children can help us live with the Earth more wisely and what we can learn from Jesus’ teaching on children with respect to the ecological concerns of children today.
Caring for our Planet
In Pope Francis second encyclical “Laudato Si”, he laments irresponsible actions that lead to environmental degratation and outlines the need to for all nations to “swift and unified global action.” Here is a summary of Laudato Si.
Climate Change
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/how-to-save-the-world-in-6-books-top-climate-leaders-share-their-2020-reads-1.5849947.
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