Pope Francis' memory lives on at Lockleys
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’.
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’.
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.
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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.
In 2015, Pope Francis wrote Laudato Si’, the first papal letter focused on the environment addressed to every person on the planet. In this encyclical, Pope Francis wrote to each of us to share his concerns about the state of our Earth. His message is even more urgent today.
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