Green Junction Years ago, I met a scientist from a European country who described the loss of protected public areas in his country – a sign that the government did not respect or value nature. At that time, my thoughts translated to feelings of gratitude that the United States had established agencies, policies, and... Continue Reading →
Do Catholics Understand the Catholic Climate Covenant? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction The largest US investments for the development and implementation of cleaner energy sources were initiated under the Biden Administration. A significant part of this effort aimed to reduce carbon emissions, slow climate change and promote economic growth in a changing world. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the US government invested... Continue Reading →
Synodality: Manifest the kingdom of God here and now.
Pope Francis views synodality as a fundamental aspect of the Church's nature and mission in the third millennium. According to him, synodality involves walking together, listening to one another, and discerning the will of God as a Christian community. SEE-JUDGE-ACT Key aspects of Pope Francis' understanding of synodality include: Guided by the Holy Spirit: Pope... Continue Reading →
Will humanity and its leaders take climate change seriously, work together, and make appropriate sacrifices? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Dealing with climate change involves both mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation of climate change – policies and functions that reverse or at least slow down the earth's warming – have not been imposed quickly and effectively at any level. How many people have chosen to purchase energy that is produced by clean sources... Continue Reading →
Hello Catholics! Do we really understand CST?
"The role of U.S. Catholicism as the leading ecclesial and theological hub for the path of the church in political modernity might be over." ~ Massimo Faggioli A new wave of understanding of Vatican II influenced conservative Catholicism in the United States. This trend does not bode well for Catholic Social Teachings. Catholic Social Teaching... Continue Reading →
What does integrating Emerging Technology with Justice mean? Catholic Social Teaching and Christian Social Practices need to engage.
What does integrating Emerging Technology with Justice mean? Catholic Social Teaching and Christian Social Practices need to engage. Integrating emerging technology with justice is critical to enhancing justice’s effectiveness. The See-Judge-Act method involves incorporating and using emerging technology practices and tools to bring justice to our world. Catholic Social Teaching and Christian Social Practices need... Continue Reading →
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