In this new year, we want to share some ideas of Dr. Elias Crim, extracted from his lecture to the event “Jesus and Nature: Catholic Perspectives on Environmental Issues” organized by Creatio in the frame of the WYD, held in Rio de Janeiro last July. To Dr. Crim, Jerusalem is really what we Catholics call […]
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The Pope and the Economy
Pope Francis’ recent apostolic exhortation has received plenty of attention around the world. Now the man is Time’s “Person of the Year”. But perhaps the most controversial aspect, at least in the USA, has been the economic issue. His words on this subject drew critiques, such as this one from Samuel Gregg here who said […]
Faith, The Bridge Between God´s Creatures and their Participation in the Understanding of the Greater Meaning of the Creation.
This post is part of the conference about “Jesus and Nature: Catholic Perspectives on Environmental Issues”, presented in Rio from July 22-24 for WYD. Thank you to Dr. José Duarte de Barros Filho for this valuable contribution. Biology and Faith are two marvelous aspects of the majesty, wisdom and love of God
Creatio Conference – Rio WYD 2013
There are many different media sources which show the Creatio Conference “Jesus and Nature: Catholic Perspectives on Environmental Issues”, presented in Rio from July 22-24 for WYD. Thanks to all who participated and supported the event. 1. The Catholic News Agency featured an article here, and below is an excerpt: Respect for the environment is a […]
A Catholic scientist speaks on Climate Change
Sophie Caldecott has a wonderful inetrview with Glenn Juday, Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. The interview focuses on climate change, and expresses through Juday’s ideas what a Catholic position should be. As Sophie says, he “has a refreshingly positive attitude towards the issue of global climate change.” I have spoken at […]
A Pastoral Letter to Surfers
Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu has written a wonderful Pastoral Letter to Surfers for the Year of Faith. I have seen some attempts of connecting surfing to the spiritual lessons of the Christian life, such as Peter Kreeft here. But this short and simple letter is my favorite so far. Quoting Benedict, Augustine and Aquinas, […]
Pope Benedict XVI: “Concern to safeguard Creation” is a Sign of the Times
In a recent Catechesis, Pope Benedict XVI focused on “how to speak about God in our times”. While his talk emphasized the importance of prayer and direct contact with Jesus, among other elements, towards the end he mentioned the importance of listening to the signs of the times. The care for creation was 1 among […]
Religion and the Euro
Here is an interesting article from the BBC on the religious fault lines along which the Euro and European crisis are being debated. Some of this has been mentioned here, here and here. Below an excerpt: Discussion among eurozone leaders about the future of their single currency has become an increasingly divisive affair. On the […]
Creatio Missions 2012
I have just recently returned from missions this summer in Peru. I will be able to post until the rest of this month, until the next mission in Brazil in August. There were 2 missions this summer: 1. CU Boulder Environmental Solidarity Trip. This trip consisted of 18 students from CU Boulder who worked in […]
Easter, Bee’s and Honey
I have written before about the spiritual dimension of bees and how they can also be a source of solidarity. This Easter season, as bee keepers in the northern hemisphere are getting ready to start new hives and catch swarms, there are a few more interesting parallels. In yesterday’s Gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Easter […]