Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry

Paul

  • Giving Up Carbon for Lent

    This week’s title is a little silly: you can’t completely give up emitting carbon. Even if you did nothing else, the simple act of breathing releases carbon into the atmosphere.  Pope Francis implores us each to make changes to reduce… Continue reading

  • Eating More Plants

    We make many decisions in our lives each day that impact our carbon footprints. Surprisingly, one of the most significant decisions to affect climate change is the food on our plates.  The food on our plates you say? Yes, and… Continue reading

  • I Can’t

    By Luke Henkel I can’t. Several weeks ago, I found myself saying these two words as I sat talking to a colleague about the fires that have charred vast swathes of Australia over the last six months.  I was trying… Continue reading

  • Climate Change Talk Wrap Up

    This past Sunday, The Saint Francis of Assisi ministry hosted Kathy Dawson who spoke to thirty attendees on the topic “Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions.” Kathy is a member of the All Pilgrims Christian Church on Capitol Hill,… Continue reading

  • Why Drawdown?

    Back in December, Pope Francis sent a message to the annual climate summit in Madrid: Numerous studies tell us it is still possible to limit global warming. To do this we need a clear, far-sighted and strong political will, set… Continue reading

  • Project Drawdown

    In the introduction of Laudato Si, Pope Francis tells us: The worldwide ecological movement has already made considerable progress and led to the establishment of numerous organizations committed to raising awareness of these challenges. Yes, many people and many organizations… Continue reading

  • Food Waste

    At the opening of the November 2019 conference of the United Nations World Food Programme, Pope Francis stated: If we wish to build a future where no one is left behind, we must create a present that radically rejects the… Continue reading

  • All Creatures Great and Small

    In Chapter Two of Laudato Si, Pope Francis speaks of Jesus and his absolute love for all of creation: Jesus took up the biblical faith in God the Creator, emphasizing a fundamental truth: God is Father (cf. Mt 11:25). In… Continue reading

  • Make a Resolution for Our Common Home

    It’s that time of the year when we make resolutions to change various aspects of our lives for personal betterment. Many of us resolve to better our health through more exercise and better eating and perhaps to do more charitable… Continue reading

  • Contacting Your Leaders

    Updated last Sept, 2021. Make your voice be heard about climate change. Contact your elected representatives frequently to let them know you want clear and sustainable action on climate change now! Use these links to get you connected today: Contact… Continue reading