Laudato Si Turns Two!

June 18, 2017 is the second anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’s historic encyclical Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home.  How have you been living Laudato Si over the past two years?  Check out the resources below to keep Laudato Si alive in your hearts and your community today and in the years to come. We hope you will also spread the word through sharing these resources!  

CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION HAS A COMPENDIUM OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE
Prayer Resources

·   Prayer for the Second Anniversary of Laudato Si'

• Video reflection: A Prayer for Our Earth, from the encyclical

Addressing Climate Change
In Laudato Si', Pope Francis makes a moral and scientific argument for recognizing and taking action on climate change. This video highlights portions of his case while also highlighting Catholic health care's response to reduce our contribution to the problem of climate change.

·     Watch the video, with Pope Francis' Prayer for Care of Creation at the end (approx. 6 minutes)

·     Watch the video minus the closing prayer (less than 4 minutes)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Vatican website for the encyclical
• Mercy International Association – Nine Days of Prayer. Commencing on Saturday, June 10 and concluding on Sunday, June 18, Mercy International will share reflects on verses from Laudato Si', with a short video in the form of a reflection, song or story included in the reflection page for each day. They will be available at Mercyworld.org starting June 7.
• Catholic Climate Coalition

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• Catholic Social Teaching on Creation
• Global Catholic Climate Movement
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• USCCB
• James Martin, SJ—Top Ten Takeaways from 'Laudato Si'
  • Article in America Magazine
  • YouTube video