Franciscans for Earth
As Catholic Sisters who follow the rule and life of St. Francis of Assisi we believe all is sacred, good and interconnected. We believe creation is God’s continuing revelation and mystery unfolding in our world. We call ourselves Franciscans for Earth. We reject that which does harm to creation and our earth companions.
We challenge ourselves to ecological conversion and to being protectors of God’s creation.
We commit to the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help noble call of caring for creation by educating, collaborating and advocating for:
- Simplicity of living
- Grateful contemplation of God’s world
- Concern for the needs of the poor
- Protection of the environment
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Laudato Si’ Action Platform
RESOURCES
Sacred Earth
Catholic Climate Covenant
An incredible website FULL of inspiring information, current news, and free programming
Franciscans For Earth on Facebook
Join our Facebook eco-spirituality group today!
Laudato Si' Action Platform
The Pope's journey for all of us towards full sustainability in the holistic spirit of integral ecology
Seeds of Justice
Social justice news and happenings in the St. Louis metro area
Laudato Si'
The encyclical On Care for Creation by Pope Francis
Fratelli Tutti
The encyclical on fraternity & social friendship by Pope Francis
Laudato Si Movement
Formerly known as Global Catholic Climate Movement
Laudate Deum
The Apostolic Exhortation on the Climate Crisis from Pope Francis
Prayer Resources
Canticle of Creation
A nature video set to this song written by Dan Schutte
Examen Prayer for Our Earth
Canticle of the Sun by Joyce Johnson Rouse opens this Prayer for Our Earth by Felician Sisters during the '22 Catholic Sisters Week celebration
Environment
Social Justice
Whatever Happened to Matthew 25?
Building the Beloved Community: Addressing Racial Injustice and Finding Ways Forward
https://catholicsocialthought.georgetown.edu/events/building-the-beloved-community