To save planet, US must reject 'false idol' of money
A bolder embrace of Laudato Si' in the U.S. requires rejecting individualism, indifference and the "false idol of economic growth" that permits reckless exploitation of the environment.
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#GospelofTheDay
The seed of our good works can seem like a small thing, yet all that is good pertains to God, and thus it humbly, slowly bears fruit. Good always grows in a humble, hidden, often invisible way.
~ Pope Francis #GospelOfTheDay
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Summer Prayers
Click for 6 Summer Prayers - Inspiration to refresh your daily prayer habit!
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Laudato Si' Congregation
As a Laudato Si’ Congregatio we embark on a 7-yr journey toward Integral Ecology, a holistic perspective and strategy to promote both a flourishing earth and a flourishing human community.
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A Nature Positive World
Learn about transformative actions happening across the world creating an equitable, nature-positive, and carbon-neutral world.
Read the Leaders Pledge click here
News
Goal #1: Response to the Cry of the Earth - Greater use of clean renewable energy and reducing fossil fuels in order to achieve carbon neutrality, efforts to protect and promote biodiversity, guaranteeing access to clean water for all, etc.
Today, July 22, is the Feast Day of Mother Caroline Friess. This archival piece looks at the many travel difficulties she encountered as she led the expansion of the School Sisters of Notre Dame across North America.
Sister Doreen was an Artist and taught at many schools in Ontario and Saskatchewan, she wrote: “Since we do not know the length of time we have to live on earth, we accept each day as it is given and allow it to be consecrated by the Lord living within us. Daily, He is our strength and guide as we strive for a deeper faith in His presence.” May Sister Doreen now experience the fullness of God’s presence.
Celebrate our Jubilarians: this year, on May 1, 2021, thirty-nine Sisters celebrated their 25, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75, and 80-year jubilee!
You can support these Sisters by giving a gift in their honor: Make a gift today!
Mission in Action
This week read about Goal #1 of the Laudato Si Action Platform, read up on DACA and LCWR's summer resolutions and ask that the Biden Administration prioritize human rights in Haiti.
On July 30th, we recognize the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. More than 150 million children—one in ten, globally—are performing child labor, defined as “work that is hazardous, demands too many hours, or is performed by children who are too young.”
Founded in Germany by Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger, School Sisters of Notre Dame are a vibrant international congregation of vowed apostolic women living and ministering in 30 countries.
