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Resolve to Buy Less Stuff
January is the month of New Year’s resolutions. For our third week of resolutions, I wish to talk about consumerism. Wikipedia defines consumerism as “a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.”… Continue reading
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Resolve to Reduce Energy Usage
January is the month of New Year’s resolutions. Why not make a resolution that can improve yourself while also lowering your carbon footprint? For our second week of resolutions, I thought that I would talk about energy usage. Throughout our… Continue reading
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Resolve to Eat More Plants in the New Year
January is the month of New Year’s resolutions. Why not make a resolution that can improve yourself while also lowering your carbon footprint? During January, I will focus each week on a different climate saving resolution. My hope is that… Continue reading
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Teens and a Nun Stop a Coal Mine in Australia
A group of teenagers decided the expansion of an Australian coal mine was not in the planet’s best interest, so they decided to sue the environment minister, Sussan Ley. A 87-year old Catholic nun, Brigid Arthur, acted as the teen’s… Continue reading
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The Gift of Creation
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. His gift to all of us was creation itself. And we all benefit from the gift of creation everyday of our lives. At the same time, creation is suffering greatly… Continue reading
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Simple Christmas Gifts
In my article from a couple of weeks ago, I championed the idea of a simpler Advent season that shifted the idea of giving Christmas gifts to the needy rather than those with plenty. That idea tops my gift-giving list,… Continue reading
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No human is illegal
Pope Francis recently traveled to Greece where he gave a speech about the treatment of migrants. The pandemic has had a global impact; it has made us realize that we are all on the same boat; it has made us… Continue reading
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A Simpler Advent to Prepare the Way
The Advent season consists of the four weeks preceding Christmas. This is a time of renewal, a time to prepare for the coming of the Lord. A time to take stock of what is important in our lives and how… Continue reading
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Loving Your Neighbor
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist at Texas Tech and chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy. She’s also an Evangelical Chistian. She was interviewed back in August for the Texas Monthly and had this to say about climate change… Continue reading
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The important thing is to realize that He is with you
On October 16, Pope Francis spoke to the Fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements. This meeting brings together the Vatican and the representatives of a number of groups across the globe who stand up for the rights of the poor… Continue reading
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