Dorothy Stang Initiative for Laudato Si' Platform Blog
Reflect on simplicity with a prayer from ReClaim Prayer, and explore sustainable gift-giving ideas for the Christmas season. Discover plastic-free Christmas tips, secondhand shopping resources, and zero-waste gift ideas that care for both loved ones and the planet. Start your journey toward a greener celebration with practical advice and tools for a more sustainable and meaningful Christmas.
Discover ways to celebrate a sustainable and meaningful Thanksgiving. Reflect with a prayer of gratitude for creation, community, and hope. Learn six actionable tips for a plastic-free holiday and explore Beyond Plastics for a deeper commitment to reducing waste. Advocate for change and give thanks to those who bring food to our tables. Make a difference this season!
Discover a heartfelt prayer celebrating God's grace and creation, paired with autumn wisdom on preserving insect habitats. Learn how small changes in fall yard care can protect pollinators and native species while fostering balance in nature. Actionable tips included
Discover insights from Dr. Matthew Goldberg's recent UC Center for Public Engagement with Science talk on climate change action, emphasizing the power of personal connections, focused priorities, and thoughtful conversations. Learn how discussing climate concerns within our communities can drive understanding and collective action, plus small steps we can each take to make a lasting difference.
As the 2024 Season of Creation concludes on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we reflect on weeks of prayer and action for creation care. This marks the first anniversary of Pope Francis' Laudate Deum, amplifying the voices of scientists, youth, and those impacted by the ecological crisis. Hope and action remain central as we continue our mission to protect creation. Join us in prayer and action for a better future.
Join us in the 2024 Season of Creation with the theme To Hope and Act with Creation. Discover the power of hope as an act of resistance and a call to care for our planet. Explore prayers, reflections, and actions to develop an eco-spirituality and protect God's creation.
Your Little Bit of Good this week emphasizes the importance of reducing fossil fuel consumption during the Season of Creation (SOC) 2024. Small actions like cutting back on energy use, reducing meat consumption, and avoiding plastics can help reduce your environmental impact. Prayers for creation are shared, and you're invited to support the Fossil Fuels Non-proliferation Treaty, follow daily meditations, and include a "rosary of creation" in your prayers. Every effort, no matter how small, contributes to positive change.
Join the global Season of Creation from September 1st to October 4th as we renew our relationship with God and creation. Discover prayers, reflections, and actions to inspire eco-spirituality and care for our common home.
Join the global Season of Creation from September 1st to October 4th as we renew our relationship with God and creation. Discover prayers, reflections, and actions to inspire eco-spirituality and care for our common home.
Explore the transformative power of prayer through quotes from St. Teresa of Calcutta, Sam Shoemaker, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, while diving into the global impact of Plastic Free July 2024. Discover inspiring stories of change, from reusable alternatives to community initiatives, and learn how collective action is reducing plastic waste worldwide. Be part of the movement and stay informed with more stories
Explore the spirit of Plastic Free July with our heartfelt prayer and practical tips for reducing plastic consumption. Join us in a collective effort to care for our Earth, inspired by Ruby from Iona Presentation College. Discover alternatives to plastic, the impact of your actions, and how we can make lasting changes in our personal lives, workplaces, and global community. Embrace the challenge, turn off the plastic tap, and create a cleaner, less toxic world for future generations.
This week, "Plastic Free July Prayer" begins with a prayer by Catherine from Iona Presentation College, asking for strength to protect the environment. It encourages participation in Plastic Free July by reducing personal plastic use. The Plastics Taskforce of the Dorothy Stang Initiative focuses on eliminating plastic bags through advocacy, highlighting their environmental impact. It suggests personal and professional actions to reduce plastic use and stresses the need for corporate and political support for large-scale change. Contact information for the Plastics Taskforce at [email protected]
We continue Plastic Free July with a heartfelt prayer and practical insights on reducing plastic use. Darcy, Year 7 at Iona Presentation College, shares a beautiful prayer thanking God for the natural world and asking for strength to strive for sustainability. Explore the impact of plastics on our health and environment, and learn actionable steps to minimize plastic use in your personal and professional life. From eliminating single-use plastics to advocating for larger-scale changes, discover how you can make a difference. Contact the Plastics Taskforce at [email protected] for more information.
Join us in celebrating Plastic Free July with a heartfelt prayer and practical tips for reducing plastic use. This inspiring piece from Iona Presentation College encourages gratitude for God's natural gifts and empowers us to protect our planet. Explore the importance of rethinking our plastic consumption habits, understand the limitations of recycling, and discover actionable steps for personal and professional change. Embrace alternatives to single-use plastics and contribute to a sustainable future. Together, we can make a difference. Read more and get involved with the Plastics Taskforce by emailing [email protected].
Join the Plastic Free July movement with a heartfelt prayer from Matilda, age 10, of Iona Presentation College. Learn how you can contribute to reducing plastic pollution through personal, professional, and global actions. Discover tips and take the Plastic Free July Challenge to make a significant impact. Take action today and be part of the change for a plastic-free world! Our own Plastics Taskforce is working on actions and solutions. Email us at [email protected]
Celebrate Pollinator Week, June 17-23!Did you know that 75% of all flowering plants rely on animal pollinators? Without them, many of our crops would simply vanish! Join us in raising awareness and taking action to protect these vital creatures Learn how you can help.
God of blessings, the universe sings of your glory. Deepen our gratitude for all you have made and awaken in us a renewed commitment to care for the earth and each other.
Laudato Si’ Week begins on Pentecost Sunday, May 19. The 2024 theme is “Seeds of Hope.” Hope in the light of the climate crisis and the health of our planet is often hard to come by. There seems no end to the battlefronts. Sometimes it is overwhelming. But when I think of the act of planting seeds, it seems to be achievable.
Laudato Si’ Week begins on Pentecost Sunday, May 19. The 2024 theme is “Seeds of Hope.” Hope in the light of the climate crisis and the health of our planet is often hard to come by. In fact, that’s one of the reasons you haven’t seen a YLBG since Easter. There seems no end to the battlefronts. Sometimes it is overwhelming. But when I think of the act of planting seeds, it seems to be achievable.
In this edition of our Lenten YLBG series on how our food choices affect our health and the health of the planet, we will focus on animal consumption, food waste, and the effects on the environment.
In this edition of our Lenten YLBG series on how our food choices affect our health and the health of the planet, we will focus on animal consumption, food waste, and the effects on the environment.
In this edition of our Lenten YLBG series on how our food choices affect our health and the planet's health, we will focus on animal consumption and our health.
In this edition of our Lenten YLBG series on how our food choices affect our health and the health of the planet, we will focus on animal agriculture and water use.
In this edition of our Lenten YLBG series on how our food choices affect our health and the planet's health, we will focus on animal agriculture and two greenhouse gasses – Carbon Dioxide and Methane.
Let us pray for an end to the waste and desecration of God's creation, For access to the fruits of creation to be shared equally among all people, And for communities and nations to find sustenance in the fruits of the earth and the water God has given us.
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