Focus on fragile creation
As South Australian Catholics celebrate the Season of Creation this month, a priority for prayers and action will be the devastating impact of the algal bloom outbreak.
As South Australian Catholics celebrate the Season of Creation this month, a priority for prayers and action will be the devastating impact of the algal bloom outbreak.
Lockleys Catholic parish has found a special way to honour Pope Francis and his commitment to ecological conversion as expressed in his encyclical Laudato Si’.
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Pope Francis’ love of the God of Jesus Christ was the motivating heart of his life and work. He lived simply and humbly, residing in Domus Sanctae Marthae, a guest house within the Vatican, forgoing the papal suite. He reached out to and embraced those on the margins, memorably washing prisoners’ feet each Holy Thursday, and welcoming refugees on the Mediterranean coast at Lampedusa.
Josephite Sister Mary-Ann Casanova will celebrate the 40th anniversary of her profession in June. She chatted to KATIE SPAIN about some of the influences that shaped her.
On a sunny Saturday morning, a group of 35 nature enthusiasts from across Adelaide gathered for a tour of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens to celebrate native flora for Laudato Si’ Week.
Inspired by the patron saint of creativity, St Hildegard, Catholic school students from around the State have produced beautiful artworks showing how they can be ‘agents of change’ in today’s world.
The Season of Creation is an annual celebration that spans from September 1 (the Day of Prayer for Creation) to October 4 (the Feast of St Francis of Assisi). It is a time when Christians all over the world come together to reflect on the biblical call to care for God's creation and to take action to address environmental issues. Although the ‘celebration’ spans for a month, our call to care for creation is ongoing.
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