We did a very slow group read of Laudato Si' in my Catholics for Zero Waste facebook group. It is a really thought-provoking, God-centered analysis of our relationship to nature, that is, God's creation and how we need to incorporate into our Christian life, care for creation. I loved all the insights and the profundity of faith. It really is a document that questions blind consumerism, our relationship with the gifts God has given us, our connection to the poor and how we should live out lives as Christ-centered people.
I'm sad that Pope Francis seems so inconsistent. The whole sex abuse crisis seems to have been mishandled (though maybe things will get better? There's that meeting in February - but he seems very hit or miss about it all). Also the whole thing with China is just beyond my comprehension. It seems like the Church is truly going in the wrong direction there. I feel like these two crisis-causing issues are overshadowing Pope Francis' brilliant teachings on the environment. I am disappointed in that.
But if you have a chance, do read Laudato Si'. It is truly inspirational. Apparently, Wyoming Catholic College has a blog section on Laudato Si'.
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