Posted on 21. Jun, 2012 in Ecology, Environment
Rio +20 is currently (June 20-22) taking place to look at the issue of sustainable development. It is placing a particular emphasis on climate change and intergenerational equity. Miriam Gormally met Judith Turbine from Progressio Ireland. Progressio Ireland is an independent Irish international development organisation, with a particular interest in water. Miriam put it to […]
Posted on 31. May, 2012 in Church Teachings, Ecology
‘God’s Creation – Our Responsibility?’ This is the theme of Eco-Congregation Ireland’s inaugural conference. In this two part series, we look at this theme and the urgent need to engage with it. In this first part, Sr. Catherine Brennan looks at the theology that reinforces the Christian imperative to live in harmony with God’s creation. […]
Posted on 01. Oct, 2008 in Climate Change, Ecology, Environment
Every year we hear more about the effect of climate change. Martha Yvette Aguilar is a contributing researcher with the Intergovernmental panel on climate change and has over ten years experience in shaping El Salvador’s national and international environmental policies. She spoke with Miriam Gormally about the changes that have been recorded and noticed in […]
Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 in Ecology, Environment, Nature
This year’s Trócaire campaign highlights the implications of Climate Change on those in Third World Countries. The responsibility for undoing the effects of climate change does not end after the six weeks of Lent and we must be open to action that is constant and sustaining. Eileen Good spoke to Trócaire’s Chairman, Bishop John Kirby […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Christmas, Ecology, Nature, Seasons of the Church Year
During the Christmas season we have a tradition of bringing nature into out homes, from the Christmas tree to holly to yew logs. Miriam Gormally met John McLaughlin from the tree council of Ireland to find out where these traditions originate. He also explained why it is important to be careful about what we bring […]
Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 in Charity, Ecology, Poverty
Anthony Egan reads a prayer with reminds us what living simply is really about and how we might share the wealth of the world.
Posted on 14. Nov, 2007 in Church Teachings, Ecology, Faith and Justice
Are you tired of a world of consumerism and hype and wish you could live more simply? Particularly in the run up to Christmas! The Christian message is certainly one of simplicity from its humble beginnings to its emphasis on spiritual rather than material growth. But these days with an overpopulated and over stretched planet, […]
Posted on 05. Sep, 2007 in Community, Ecology, Environment
20 years ago on September 16th, the United Nations signed an agreement to reduce the use of products that damage the ozone layer. Since then, the depletion of the ozone layer has been slowing down. This model of global cooperation was one that Al Gore referred to in his film, “An Inconvenient Truth.” He pointed […]
Posted on 12. Jul, 2007 in Ecology, Education, Environment
Care for the environment is a critical issue and last month we were asked to notice nature and particularly to be aware of biodiversity. Sean McDonagh is one of the world’s foremost Christian ecologists and has spent the last 30 years trying to help Christians become aware that this is an ethical issue and it […]
Posted on 13. Dec, 2006 in Church Teachings, Community, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Environment
Christmas is a time of over indulgence and expenditure. While this is all in good fun, it can also stress the world’s resources and lead to a great deal of waste. Miriam Gormally met Catherine Brennan SSL and Helen Sheil, both of whom are involved with eco-congregations, a new initiative aimed at making churches and […]