What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? (LD Si- 160)

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 LAUDATO DEUM 2023

In a prophetic tone, Pope Francis released his new Apostolic Exhortation titled "Laudato Deum" or "Praise God", this October 4th, 2023. He highlights the peril of human beings not properly caring for our Common House, stressing the need for urgent and significant changes. These changes are crucial to prevent potentially irreversible damage, or at best, a damage that might take centuries to reverse. He emphasizes that the current Western human development model may make humanity its own worst enemy.
 
Released on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, this document is a continuation of his 2015 encyclical, "Laudato si'," focusing on integral ecology. The Pope rings the alarm bells about the climate crisis and calls for shared responsibility, especially as the COP28 is on the horizon in Dubai.
 
The Pope acknowledges the undeniable signs of climate change, urging for immediate action. He stresses that the impacts of climate change disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. He rebuts the misconception that the poor are to blame for climate change, emphasizing that affluent nations contribute significantly to emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. He also challenges the notion that climate change mitigation efforts would lead to job losses, advocating for a shift to renewable energy and its potential for job creation. 


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Addressing the anthropogenic origins of climate change, Pope Francis underscores the rapid escalation of environmental degradation and highlights the need for responsible human intervention. He criticizes the prevalent technocratic paradigm, urging humanity to recognize its limits and prioritize ethical considerations. The Pope advocates for stronger international cooperation and voices disappointment in the inadequacy of previous climate conferences, offering concrete options on how to generate new models of international cooperation that can be used in a different and more efficient, representative and inclusive setting than the present model. Looking ahead to COP28, he calls for a decisive acceleration towards clean energy and emphasizes the urgency of the energy transition.
 
Furthermore, Pope Francis stresses the need to view climate change as a human and societal issue, urging collective involvement and dismissing its trivialization. He calls for a transformation in lifestyle and culture to effect lasting change, emphasizing that personal actions contribute to broader societal transformations. The Pope concludes by urging a shift from an irresponsible Western lifestyle and emphasizes the potential for positive change through genuine care for one another.

By Pedro Emilio p.m.e

Follow the link and find the entire APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION LAUDATE DEUM  OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO ALL PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS 



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 Laudato Si' Week 2023.

From May 21 to 28, we celebrate Laudato Si’ Week 2023! The theme guiding us this  year is “Hope for the Earth. Hope for humanity.”

Laudato Si' Week 2023 marks the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis' landmark encyclical on care for creation. As we remind ourselves the responsibility to take care of our common home. let us work together to realize this year's theme. Its global celebration that unites all Catholics to rejoice the fruits of laudato Si.

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Celebrating Laudato Si’ Week?


One activity to make this week is watching the film “the Letter” it’s the story of people who have been affected directly by climate change and had an encounter with Pope Francis in Rome. Also join Catholics around the world in prayer to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week.

LET JUSTICE AND PEACE 
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"May justice and peace spread" is the theme chosen for Creation Time 2023, the ecumenical celebration we organize  ...

POEMS OF 
CREATION.


Inspired by the message of laudato si, these poems exalt the marvels of creation and illuminate its  ...

CELEBRATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF LAUDATO SI.


¡Paz y bien! Soy Julia Henríquez, animadora Laudato Si en Honduras. Me identifico con la espiritualidad Franciscana.  ...


"“LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”.  Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us." (LS 1)

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La Novedad del Evangelio-Cuidado de la Casa Común.


Escrito por Ariel Solano, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

El día después de firmar la encíclica Fratelli Tutti, sobre la fraternidad y la amistad social, el Papa Francisco... 

Get Implicated  :


There are many ways to get involved in Laudato Si' Week. You can :

 
1. Learn more about the encyclical and its call to action.
 2. Take steps to reduce your impact on the environment.

 3. Get involved in your community and advocate for environmental protection.

Together, we can create a more sustainable future for ourselves and for generations to come




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"There is a nobility in the duty to care for creation through little daily actions" (LS 211)

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