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.” Pope Francis speaks of consumerism in Laudato Si: Since the market tends to promote extremeContinue reading “Resolve to Buy Less Stuff”
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The Pressure to Consume
In Laudato Si, Pope Francis speaks of rampant consumerism: Since the market tends to promote extreme consumerism in an effort to sell its products, people can easily get caught up in a whirlwind of needless buying and spending. Do you feel the pressure to consume? How many pairs of jeans do you own? Think aboutContinue reading “The Pressure to Consume”
Saint Francis of Assisi at St John the Evangelist 