ecological conversion
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What is an Ecological Conversion?
Last week I suggested to you that Advent season was a great time to undergo an ecological conversion. So what exactly is an ecological conversion? The Laudato Si’ Movement defines ecological conversion as the “transformation of hearts and minds toward… Continue reading
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Advent is a Time for an Ecological Conversion
Advent is a time of anticipation, a time to prepare for something better that will be arriving soon. As Christians, Advent is a time to prepare for the anniversary of Christ’s birth into the world. We spend time praying and… Continue reading
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Experiencing an Ecological Conversion
In Laudato Si, Pope Francis, invites to experience an ecological conversion: We need to experience a conversion, or change of heart…it entails gratitude and gratuitousness, a recognition that the world is God’s loving gift, and that we are called quietly… Continue reading
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How will you prepare for Lent?
We are all familiar with the traditional Catholic practices of praying, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent. We may pray more, pray with different intentions, eat less or give up a favorite food or drink. We give more to our parish… Continue reading
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An Ecological Conversion is Needed
In Chapter Six of Laudato Si, Pope Francis speaks powerfully about the need for an “ecological conversion”. “The external deserts in the world are growing, because the internal deserts have become so vast”. For this reason, the ecological crisis is… Continue reading
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