Ecology

  Pray for COP 28 Pope Francis reminds us in “Laudate Deum” that COP 28 being held in DUBAÏ from November 30 to December 13 is a major meeting.  For him, the concern for protecting creation is ongoing and he will be going to Dubaï from December 1-3, in answer to an invitation from the President of the United Arab Emirates.  Aware of the situation, Pope Francis has launched an unprecedented call for action for our common home.  He doesn’t hesitate to point out, “The United Arab…

Each month follows the next: month of Creation, month of the Mission and the Rosary, and month of the World Synod in Rome, ... since the origins of the world. We are still in the Time for Creation, surprised and delighted by the number of events celebrated all over the planet by our brothers and sisters for our common home. Every day, testimonies are published on our social networks, from the Philippines to Pakistan, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, ... initiatives are springing up ... - The prayer campaign…

The Season of Creation starts on September 1st (World day of prayer for the care of Creation) and goes to October 4th (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi). It is an ecumenical time that was initiated by the Orthodox Patriarch Dimitri I in 1989 and then taken up by other Christian churches and officially recognized by the Pope for the Catholic Church in 2015. For 2023, Pope Francis has retained the theme: “Let Justice and Peace flow” Inspired by the words of the prophet Amos: “Let justice…

Laudato Si Week 2023 Laudato Si’ Week is an annual event marking the encyclical’s anniversary and preparing “Time for creation”.  It is an occasion for Catholics throughout the world to gather, share and rejoice in the progress accomplished, giving life to Laudato Si'. It is also a time for recommitting to prayer and action for our common home. This year it is being held from May 21 to 28 with the theme: “Hope for the Earth. Hope for humanity”. Several world events will be held during the…