Saint Luke Care for Creation Discussion Group
The Laudato Si encyclical takes its name from the invocation of St. Francis, “Praise be to you, my Lord”, in his Canticle of the Creatures. It reminds us that the earth, our common home “is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us”. We have forgotten that “we ourselves are dust of the earth; our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters.”
The Laudato Si encyclical takes its name from the invocation of St. Francis, “Praise be to you, my Lord”, in his Canticle of the Creatures. It reminds us that the earth, our common home “is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us”. We have forgotten that “we ourselves are dust of the earth; our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters.”
Join the global community in celebrating the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si, May 16 - May 24:
https://laudatosiweek.org/
Join in the global prayer on Sunday, May 24 at 12 noon:
https://laudatosiweek.org/prayer/
The Saint Luke Care for Creation discussion group meets on the first Monday of each month. Our meetings are held over zoom, beginning at 7:30 pm. All parishioners are welcome to join. Please contact Paul Skevington for a zoom invitation. skevington@saintlukemclean.org
https://laudatosiweek.org/
Join in the global prayer on Sunday, May 24 at 12 noon:
https://laudatosiweek.org/prayer/
The Saint Luke Care for Creation discussion group meets on the first Monday of each month. Our meetings are held over zoom, beginning at 7:30 pm. All parishioners are welcome to join. Please contact Paul Skevington for a zoom invitation. skevington@saintlukemclean.org
Laudato Si - Links and Resources
Laudato Si English pdf:
https://w2.vatican.va/content/dam/francesco/pdf/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si_en.pdf
USCCB United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Care for Creation
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/care-for-creation.cfm
Discussion Guide
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/environment/upload/laudato-si-discussion-guide.pdf
Arlington Diocese
Arlington Catholic Herald News item
https://www.catholicherald.com/news/local_news/the_diocese_and_parishes_form_a_green_network/
Laudato Si English pdf:
https://w2.vatican.va/content/dam/francesco/pdf/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si_en.pdf
USCCB United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Care for Creation
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/care-for-creation.cfm
Discussion Guide
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/environment/upload/laudato-si-discussion-guide.pdf
Arlington Diocese
Arlington Catholic Herald News item
https://www.catholicherald.com/news/local_news/the_diocese_and_parishes_form_a_green_network/