Fritz a wonderful lesson – and esp. reading has a flow I found encompassing. If only …….. yes we can…
Weekly lessons in theology and public life • Since 2011
Tag: Laudato Si
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Lesson 18: Environment
Read MORE: Lesson 18: EnvironmentCertainly a modern Christian narrative must include our relationship to the environment. Right now, the conversation addressing that issue in our society and the Church rages around the argument about humanity’s role in climate change. Like so much in our…
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Lesson 4: All Creation is Interrelated
Read MORE: Lesson 4: All Creation is InterrelatedWhen we confess belief in a loving God who creates everything good, we acknowledge all things are unique and interrelated. Francis’ encyclical puts it this way in #86. “We understand better the importance and meaning of each creature if we…
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Lesson 3: Creator of Heaven and Earth
Read MORE: Lesson 3: Creator of Heaven and EarthThe second observation we should make is that the creed speaks of the creation of heaven and earth. These few words make some significant points. First, God creates place. Perhaps the central point of Francis’ encyclical is that the earth…
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Lesson 2: The Almighty is Father
Read MORE: Lesson 2: The Almighty is FatherTo confess “I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth” is to take a significant position in the modern world. One way to highlight this is to consider the implications in light of Pope Francis’ “Laudato…
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So forgiveness pre-requires understanding the mistakes of the past? here hear re this opposing this me-first, America-first, white-first, male-first approach>…
An extremely timely topic. Thanks, Fritz!