Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry

Paul

  • On the Path to Caring for Our Common Home

    It’s been five years since Pope Francis’ encyclical on Climate Change, Laudato Si, was released. To mark its anniversary, back on June 18, the Vatican presented a new document entitled “On the Path to Caring for Our Common Home: Five… Continue reading

  • Working for Environmental Justice

    In the first chapter of Laudato Si, Pope Francis addresses global inequality: The human environment and the natural environment deteriorate together; we cannot adequately combat environmental degradation unless we attend to causes related to human and social degradation. In fact,… Continue reading

  • Recycle

    In Chapter One of Laudato Si, Pope Francis states: We have not yet managed to adopt a circular model of production capable of preserving resources for present and future generations, while limiting as much as possible the use of non-renewable… Continue reading

  • Rethink

    In the Introduction of Laudato Si, Pope Francis makes it clear that he was not the first pope to call attention to environmental destruction: Saint John Paul II became increasingly concerned about this issue. In his first Encyclical he warned… Continue reading

  • Renew

    In Chapter One of Laudato Si, Pope Francis calls our attention to unsustainable energy use and consumption: …a number of scientific studies indicate that most global warming in recent decades is due to the great concentration of greenhouse gases (carbon… Continue reading

  • Reuse

    In Chapter One of Laudato Si, Pope Francis calls attention to climate change: Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental, social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents one of the principal challenges facing… Continue reading

  • Medical Waste

    Hospitals and clinics have a problem, but it’s not just COVID-19. The problem I am talking about is medical waste, and the current pandemic is exacerbating this environmental crisis. Thanks to a rapidly increasing usage of single use medical equipment,… Continue reading

  • Reduce Your Refuse

    Back in May of last year, I wrote a series of articles on the five R’s of responsible and sustainable living. This week I am editing and recycling the series–pun intended–because I believe we all could use a refresher on… Continue reading

  • Loving your neighbor

    In Matthew 22, Jesus was asked by a disciple “Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law”?: Jesus said to him, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all… Continue reading

  • Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Laudato Si

    It’s been five years since Pope Francis released his seminal encyclical on climate change and climate justice: Laudato Si. The name comes from the “Laudato Si, Mi Signore” or Praise be to you, my Lord which Pope Francis took from… Continue reading