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  • Why Ecological Conversion Is Not Easy: Entrenched in Global Culture, Disrespect for the Environment Goes Back Centuries
    This year, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’. Given the ten years since its promulgation by Pope Francis, do we find ourselves in a better world? If not, have we at least, as individuals and as a community, found a clear path that leads to integral ecology? It…
  • Living in Harmony: Understanding the Call of Integral Ecology
    The term integral ecology may sound complex, but its wisdom is both ancient and urgent. At its heart lies a truth we have long forgotten: everything is connected. In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis reminds us that the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor are…
  • Laudato Si’ and Integral Ecology 10 Years Later
    How did we spend the last 10 years of living Laudato Si’ and integral ecology? Were we trying to listen, trying to learn perhaps, but remaining indecisive for periods, with increased distraction, division, and denial? The main challenge is not a project design—or a technology—but good will in seeking collaboration…
  • Mindanao, the Land and Life of Hope: Why we need a Preferential Option for Indigenous Peoples
    Mindanao has long been touted for its resources. Recognized for its ecological splendor, cultural diversity, and uniqueness, the region is also threatened in many ways. At the same time, there is great faith and occasion for hope if we only seek to love more. Natural resources degrading Tough realities first.…
  • The Non-Dualism of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ Why ecological justice and social justice are inseparable. 
    “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! Amen.” A Christian prayer in…
  • Reps From Jesuit Schools Gathered in ADDU for Ecology Summit
    The four-day gathering is more than just a business meeting but a spiritual journey, conducted in the context of Ignatian prayer, locating each individual’s own spiritual foundation for the work and mission that they do, within the school and reaching outwards towards society at large
  • Is Preventing Climate Change Really Beyond Us?
    One of Rich’s main points is that, in general, everything we know now about climate change, we already knew in 1979, 40 years ago.
  • The Green Stole
    we have designed and put together a green stole for priests to be worn during ordinary time meant to continue the integration of the spirit and teachings of Laudato Si’ into the celebration of the sacraments - especially the Eucharist
  • The Power To Make Good Choices
    St Ignatius’ magis beckons us that there is always a better option before us, a choice that is more respectful and more loving, that can carry us towards greater harmony and reconciliation with all our neighbors, human and otherwise. This is a power that is ours, given by God.
  • One Hundred Bows (Praying with the Peace Workers of Jeju Island)
    “What use have we ever had for voices crying out in the wilderness?”, I will say in return. Little, if any, perhaps. But it is they who have taught me to name and reverence where the Sacred is present, to grieve and mourn when it is necessary to do so,…