Prayer
July 14 is the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint and the patroness of Native Americans and people in exile. She is also the patroness (along w/ St. Francis) of the environment and ecology. Learn more about her.
Franciscan Media published this prayer to St Kateri:
O Great Lily of the Mohawks, we ask that you take our intentions to the foot of the cross. Ask Jesus to bring healing to those who are heavily burdened. Through your intercession, may this favor be granted if it is according to the will of God. By your prayer, help us always to remain faithful to Jesus and to his Holy Church. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us. Amen.
Education
The plastic crisis, health impacts, producer responsibility, and the burden on vulnerable populations and countries that have the least waste management infrastructure are all topics discussed in the current cover story of TIME Magazine. It is a good article, although there could have been a few more solutions offered. They are out there. We just need to commit and engage.
Democracy Watch
With so many sources for news in this political season, how do you decide where to look for information? I would love to know your sources. It is difficult to find completely non-partisan sources. But, if you have a good source, please share it with me. I’ll check it out.
Resources:
Faith and Public Life has started a new podcast/radio show titled Wrestling Out Loud: Faith and Liberation.
The USCCB has released new materials for Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. We are invited to read and share these materials, which guide our political responsibility as Catholics and faithful citizens. The information is available in English and Spanish.
New Introductory Note to Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: English | Spanish.
The Role of the Church in American Political Life: English | Spanish.
The Dignity of the Human Person: English | Spanish.
The Common Good: English | Spanish.
Solidarity: English | Spanish.
Subsidiarity: English | Spanish.
“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.” — Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, No. 13. The USCCB encourages us all to form our conscience and vote! It is a call of our faith.