In this podcast we hear about the Church’s growing interest, lead by the Franciscans, in linking the issue of peace with care for God’s creation.
Podcast
As the Vatican reveals that an environmental theme will be at the heart of the Pope’s 2010 World Peace Day message, we find out about the Franciscan focus on the integrity of creation. This podcast includes an interview with Gearóid Ó Conaire OFM, JPIC Commission,USG/UISG, Rome
The Earth Community
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The Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission of USG/UISG in Rome have produced a publication to help people reflect on the Integrity of Creation.
The booklet entitled ‘The Earth Community: In Christ – through the Integrity of Creation – Towards Justice and Peace for All’ uses a See – Judge – Act methodology to help readers come to grips with many of the issues that challenge the future of the planet at this time.
The first part (‘See’ Section) gives an overview of the state of the planet, focusing on five issues; the second (‘Judge’ Section) presents theological, scriptural and ethical reflections; the final part (‘Act’ Section) offers a series of practical suggestions for changing personal and community behaviour and working for appropriate national and international legal frameworks that ensure a sustainable future for the Earth Community.
It offers resources, accounts of experiences, a prayer service and some questions for people, individually or in groups, to evaluate progress.
