Pope Francis is one of many strong voices beginning to unite with Indigenous voices in speaking out for the care of the environment.
Laudato Si
The context to Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (I)
The following is a reflection on our Pope’s words and a consideration of how Laudato Si’ both informs and affirms the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance. Part 1
The Good Samaritan, Pair of Jesuits and St. Vincent
”Laudato Si’ taught us that EVERYTHING is connected; ‘Fratelli Tutti’ teaches us that EVERYONE is connected.”
Patrick Griffin, CM – A Note to Vincentians
In “A Note to Vincentians” Father Patrick Griffin, CM continues his series of reflections "Considering Consecrated Life" Laudato Si’ merits a close and careful reading by Vincentians. Many, many paragraphs reflect a concern for the poor. With this encyclical Francis...
Fiji: Yes to Laudato Si
Many times, a response to Pope Francis' Laudato Si comes in simple and direct ways. CM novice Marc Tapson of Fiji recounts one such response. During the month of June Sr Anna Wiwiek DC taught the novices of the Congregation of the Mission and Sisters of Our Lady of...
“Laudato Si” through the eyes of a Daughter of Charity
Remembering those who are poor: …looking at “Laudato Si” through the eyes of a Daughter of Charity Reflections from the international site of the Daughters of Charity... Pope Francis’ recently issued encyclical contains much for a Daughter of Charity and those who...
Laudato Si – Case study for Vincentians in Panama
Father Gregory Gay forwarded this description from Joseph Fitzgerald, CM about how the new encyclical of Pope Francis relates to the work of the Vincentians in Panama with indigenous people. ( Published in La Estrella de Panama, Saturday, June 27, 2015) "The Barro...
What does Laudato Si really say about the poor?
"Laudato Si" contains 61 instances where Pope Francis references people who are "poor". Here they are listed in the context of the paragraphs in which they appeared. Note: This is not meant as an outline of the Pope's thought but simply as a collection of his explicit...
Pope Francis – See, Judge, Act
Pope Francis - See, Judge, Act A prominent theologian remarks on the structure of the encyclical Laudato Si of Pope Francis. He points to the See - Judge - Act methodology. The following highlights this methodology for the followers of St. Vincent de Paul and...
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets. No matter where one stands the Pope’s encyclical “Laudato Si” generated lots of attention even before its release.
Praise Be || Laudato Si
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...
