We tend to view the world solely through the lens of human existence, even though we are dependent upon the natural world. Over the past few decades, substantial global-scale ecosystem changes, influenced by a warming atmosphere, have been taking place. Researchers estimate that over 80% of core ecological processes have been affected by the changing […]
Read more "What exactly are these ecosystem changes? By Julie Peller Ph.D."Renewable sources of energy have been steadily growing over the past few decades due to the advancements in science and the dire need to reduce carbon emissions. In the state of Indiana, over 84,000 people are now employed in the clean energy sector, and over eleven years, the use of coal for electricity dropped from […]
Read more "Renewable sources of energy are growing. ~ Julie Peller Ph.D."This story in the NY times today is most certainly one that every American must-read. Climate change is, by far, the most pressing issue we face as global people. This is not a USA problem, or an EU problem or Asia, South American, or African problem. It is a global humanity problem. This article […]
Read more "Reflection on the NY Times article: “How Climate Migration Will Reshape America”"This is a very good article and ties in with what Francis is try to convey to the people on this planet we call home.
Read more "“There is no ecology without equality and no equality without ecology” ~ Pope Francis"“But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air and they will tell you; speak to the Earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you” (Job 12:7-8). Reflect on Job’s words as you watch the fires out West and see Hurricanes in […]
Read more "Ask ourselves, is now the time?"This is one of the first environmental film you will ever watch that will and should inspire you to take up the cause and champion life-altering solutions for our world. This is a time when we need real change instead of people just overwhelming us with problems and fear and fear of the unknown. […]
Read more "Join the worldwide screening of The Need to GROW"Last week’s column was a reminder that if we care about the Earth and future generations, we need to act now – on the individual and societal levels – to impede climate change. A recent survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communications suggests that 40% of the American population is moderately responding […]
Read more "40% of the American population is moderately responding to the climate crisis. ~ Julie Peller Ph.D."Today is the first Sunday of the month when we share guest posts from people living and teaching the Contemplative and/or Celtic Christian way around… Play as a Contemplative Practice
Read more "Play as a Contemplative Practice"As mystics in the contemporary world, we find ourselves studying and reading mystics’ life for guidance in our lives. As an academic patristic theologian and professionally a technology zealot, I see in the evolution of mystics and their role and thinking as hope in the future; I am currently reading Ilia Delio’s new book, “Re-Enchanting the Earth, why […]
Read more "Mystics are we…"“The prophetic tasks of the church are, to tell the truth in a society that lives in illusion, grieve in a society that practices denial, and express hope in a society that lives in despair.” – Walter Brueggemann Jesus of Nazareth, spoke often of the Kingdom of God is now. The kingdom is about how […]
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