Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry

Paul

  • They Too are Our Neighbors

    In Laudato Si, Pope Francis refers to a throw-away culture where we consume things once and then throw them away. He also extends the concept of throw-away to people: The “throwaway culture” has become a pandemic today, and it leaves… 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

  • Reduce

    In Chapter One of Laudato Si, Pope Francis calls us to recognize that the earth and the climate are a common good that we must care for: The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all.… Continue reading

  • A throwaway culture

    In Chapter One of Laudato Si, Pope Francis calls attention to pollution and climate change: These problems are closely linked to a throwaway culture which affects the excluded just as it quickly reduces things to rubbish…We have not yet managed… Continue reading

  • Praise be to you, My Lord

    Laudato Si in Action #1 In May of 2015 Pope Francis released his Laudato Si encyclical. The name comes from the “Laudato Si, Mi Signore” or Praise be to you, my Lord which Pope Francis took from Saint Francis of… Continue reading

  • Happy Mother’s Day

    Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers out there. What does Mother’s Day have to do with climate change and sustainability? Actually, a lot. All mothers want to leave a better world to their children and grandchildren. This is why many… Continue reading

  • Pope Francis meets 16-year old climate activist Greta Thunberg

    Nice article in the National Catholic Reporter entitled Two generations, one prophetic call for climate justice. Continue reading

  • Make the Pledge!

    Pope Francis has called us to sign the Laudato Si pledge. By signing the pledge, you are pledging to be part of the solution and that you will… • Pray for and with creation• Live more simply• Advocate to protect… Continue reading

  • Our Next Meeting Scheduled for Monday, April 15

    The second meeting of the Saint Francis of Assisi group will be held the evening of April 15 in the Admin Building at 7pm. We agreed at the last meeting that we would all strive to read Pope Francis’ encyclical… Continue reading