Caring for the Environment Catholic-Style

April 23, 2008

“What’s your carbon footprint?” is a popular question these days. Our country celebrates Earth Day not just for a day but rather seeks to build awareness year-round.  Given that stewardship of the Earth is a positive value, one wonders what the Catholic Church has to say about this.  Is there anything in our tradition that we can explore?

A new book, Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth, addresses this topic beautifully.  Drawing on the wisdom of the Franciscan tradition which includes a reverence for the Earth and nature, this book brings together the richness of the Christian faith with practical guidelines for everyday Catholics.  This book is gentle, yet powerful.  One example of advice given is to “Start small.  Don’t try to change too much at once. . . Choose one [action] that most connects to your heart, and approach it as a spiritual practice” (p. 147). 

If you are looking for a refreshing book this springtime, this one is a great choice. 

Additional Catholic books on the environment can be found at the ActiveParishioner.com’s Environment section.

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