Next week, Fr. Paolo will answer questions on the topic of RECYCLING. What do you want to know about the Zero Waste, Upcycling and other aspects of greening the planet.
In his message for the Season of Creation, Pope Francis defines the term jubilee, saying: "In the Holy Scriptures, a Jubilee is a sacred time to remember, return, rest, restore, and rejoice."
Laudato Si' Available in Audio
Audible offers an audio version of the encyclical letter at no cost for those who enjoy "reading" as you walk, drive, or garden. The recording was produced by Vatican Radio in 2015 and offered in Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and German as well as English.
An introduction to the Season of Creation
The Season of Creation begins September 1 with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and ends on October 4 with the Feast of St. Francis.
Leaders from Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant denominations collaborated to produce suggested prayers and programming for the 2020 season with the theme Jubilee for the Earth.
2020 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day and fifth anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical "Laudato Si'," and so the Vatican has encouraged Catholics everywhere to renew their efforts to care for our common home.
Check back for a new video each Friday during the season! And join Fr. Paolo and Kristen for weekly reflections on the videos on Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings!
Ignatian Solidarity Network calls for meaningful action to address climate change that cares for creation and prioritizes the needs of the poor and vulnerable. Find out what they are asking for and how to respond.
Fridays for the Future is a movement that began in August 2018, after 15-year old Greta Thunberg and other young activists sat in front of the Swedish parliament every school day for three weeks, to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis.
This year's theme of Jubilee for the Earth invites us to consider our own self-care.
Our weekly lessons and reflections will help us to consider how we celebrate Sabbath rest in our own lives so that we can savor the gift of creation. Sign up for the reflections here.