Commentary Glancing out my window on a dusky evening, I’m startled to see a huge bird perching on my neighbor’s garage, just a few yards away. What at first appears to be a prehistoric avian is in fact the neighborhood turkey. I didn’t know turkeys could fly that high. Why do we have a neighborhood […]
Talk story: Let us honor Pope Francis, uphold legacy of ‘Laudato Si’’
Office for Social Ministry “God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of your love for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love […]
Parishes embrace call to care for creation
By Anna Dougherty OSV News ARLINGTON, Texas — On a balmy day in Arlington, Carol Stilley walked through a garden created by members of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish. Bees traveled from flower to flower as stems stretched their leaves up to catch the morning sun. When Stilley looked above her, five monarch butterflies fluttered […]
Talk story: Fight against climate change can help migrants, too
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty. Praise be to you! (“Laudato Si’” [“On Care for Our […]
The same selfishness
The lack of respect for life, from conception to a natural death, and for nature have the same root, the pope says By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A lack of respect for human life from conception to natural death and a lack of respect for the environment are both signs […]
During Laudato Si’ Week, 24 Catholic entities divest from fossil fuels
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — The justice and peace commission of the Bangladeshi bishops’ conference as well as dioceses in Brazil, Indonesia and Ireland are among the latest institutions announcing their intent to divest from fossil fuel companies. The entities are among 24 Catholic and 18 other faith institutions in 14 countries […]