As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, let us remember the prayer in Pope Francis’ encyclical: Laudato Si: “May we bring healing into our lives, protect the world instead of preying on it, sow beauty instead of pollute and destroy it.”
We invite you to take up the Pope’s challenge to care for the planet with Ignatius and faith resources as your guide. From videos to prayers to podcasts, there are many resources to help you incorporate environmental protection into your daily life, highlighting the connections between faith, ecology and social justice.
“Living a calling to protect God’s work is essential to a virtuous life. It is not an optional or secondary aspect of the Christian life.”
–Pope Francis, Laudato Si
Laudato Si’ Action Plan
this resource Created to help Ignatian families live out Laudato Si’ using the tools of the Ignatian spirit, your plan will outline the specific actions your community will take to achieve the seven goals of Laudato Si’.
Ecological survey
of Justice and Environment Department The Canadian and American Jesuit Conference Ignatian Solidarity Network Created Ecological survey Doing so will enable you to reflect on your personal relationship with creation, acknowledge and amend your practices, and promote ecological justice.
To conduct ecological research, A guide to living the life of Exam MenIt is a list of concrete steps that can be taken to promote ecological justice.
Ignatius Farm
Since 1913, Ignatius Farm Ignatius Farm in Guelph, Ontario has been a source of sustenance for the Jesuit community in the area. Over the past 20 years, Ignatius Farm has A model for organic farming and Organic Farmer TrainerThe farm invites people from the surrounding community to come and enjoy and get involved with their local farm.
Here are some Lessons from Ignatius Farm About sustainable eating habits.
Caring for Our Common Home: An Ignatian Perspective
this resource It was created to provide an ecological framework for Jesuit schools and to provide meaning, direction and guidance to the various actors within the Jesuit schools community, locally and globally.
Universal Apostolic Priorities
Caring for our common home
With the depth of the gospel, we work together to protect and restore God’s creation
Caring for our common home is one of the four missions of the Society of Jesus. Universal Apostolic Priorities, These will guide the Association’s mission from 2019 to 2029.
Ignatian Solidarity Network Environmental Guide
this Advocacy Guide It includes resources on how to schedule a legislative visit with your member of Congress and talking points for the meeting, and also provides an overview of current U.S. climate change policy.
EcoJesuit
this is Global Network Partners who tackle environmental issues from a Jesuit and Ignatian perspective.
AMDG Episode
A View from Piscataway Park: Talking Native American Justice with Angela Barnes
