Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Papal encyclical on environment in process | National Catholic Reporter
Papal encyclical on environment in process | National Catholic Reporter Congratulations to Pope Francis! May Leaders of other Religions continue their own efforts and join his major effort on this overarching challenge of the 21st century. Some progress has been made. However, the Golden Rule in all religions now needs to encompass more than human neighbors. How hospitable are we? Humans have human rights. Other Earth inhabitants have their own rights. This is a moral challenge. Whom or what do we really value on our Journey to become all that we can be together?
How are we loving our neighbors if we tolerate the diminishment or destruction of what they need for life?
Our children and grandchildren cannot become what they are called to be on an unhealthy planet. A sick planet hurts the poor the most. As children's bodies feed on nourishing food, so their minds feast on beauty. Human children need the "plant children", the "animal children", "Brother Sun", "Sister Moon" and stars, etc.. All give glory to God and are summoned to be part of a harmonious whole. Decisions now shape the future for our children and grandchildren. Will we choose mere surviving (for awhile) or thriving? Death or Life? Indifference or Love? Dishonoring or honoring the loving Creator and Sustainer of all Life?
How are we loving our neighbors if we tolerate the diminishment or destruction of what they need for life?
Our children and grandchildren cannot become what they are called to be on an unhealthy planet. A sick planet hurts the poor the most. As children's bodies feed on nourishing food, so their minds feast on beauty. Human children need the "plant children", the "animal children", "Brother Sun", "Sister Moon" and stars, etc.. All give glory to God and are summoned to be part of a harmonious whole. Decisions now shape the future for our children and grandchildren. Will we choose mere surviving (for awhile) or thriving? Death or Life? Indifference or Love? Dishonoring or honoring the loving Creator and Sustainer of all Life?
Monday, January 20, 2014
DO WE DARE TO BECOME GREAT ON OUR JOURNEY?
Our creative cosmos in these historical times calls us to greatness on our Journey. Mother Earth needs the help of all of her daughters and sons. In her unsurpassed crisis, where some say that she is even dying, how will we respond?
Will you be a lawyer for Earth? Respecter of indigenous peoples and all religious traditions for Earth? A scientist for Earth ? A liberator for Earth who honors human dignity equally for all women and men and the rights of others in the Earth Community? A spiritual director for Earth? A homemaker? An economist? An educator? Health personnel? An administrator? An assistant? A worker? A caretaker? A designer? A stylist? ? A florist? A farmer? A cook? A baker? A mechanic? A public servant? A healer? A business person? An entrepreneur? An artist? A musician? A writer? A photographer, A film director? An engineer? A salesperson? A transportation person? An architect? An IT technician? A sportsperson? A consecrated person, etc. ? This is not a time for mediocrity. Join with Polly who feels her call to Greatness in and for the Earth Community:
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Friday, January 3, 2014
JOURNEYING INTO THE NEW YEAR...........
As We Journey into the New Year Will We Be Caring Daughters and Sons of Mother Earth?
Will we cause at least one "smile" daily in one of our sister or brother inhabitants whether human, animal or plant?
Will we cause at least one "smile" daily in one of our sister or brother inhabitants whether human, animal or plant?
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