Posted on 16. Jul, 2015 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Ecology, Gospel Values
The publication of the Papal Encyclical, Laudato Si, is a very significant event for the Catholic Church, and indeed for the world. Pope Francis, in this encyclical, has further established himself as probably the most significant moral voice in the world today. However, not everyone will be aware of the fact that an Irish Columbian […]
Posted on 09. Jul, 2015 in Christian Values, Climate Change, Community, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Economy, Environment, Health, Nature
Nellie McLoughlin rsm has worked all her life in the area of cosmology, ecology and sustainable living. Her love of life and her early interest in geology/geography, was nurtured through learning and reflecting on life’s experience. She taught on the MA in Ecology and Religion Programme at Dalgan Park, Navan, Ireland. Her book ‘Out of […]
Posted on 25. Jun, 2015 in Church Teachings, Climate Change, Ecology, Environment, Faith and Justice, Nature, Recycling
w The Pope’s latest encyclical “Laudato si” takes a very grim assessment of the current environmental crisis. In it he say, “The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” On climate change, he writes, “A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we are presently witnessing a disturbing warming […]
Posted on 25. Jun, 2015 in Church Teachings, Climate Change, Ecology, Environment, Gospel Values, Natural Disasters, Nature
Climate change in Bangladesh is an extremely crucial issue. According to National Geographic, it is the nation most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change in the coming decades. Bishop Theotonius Gomes, Auxiliary Bishop of Dhaka, Bangladesh was at the Trócaire conference on climate change. Here he talks with Miriam Gormally about the impact the climate change […]
Posted on 25. Jun, 2015 in Church Teachings, Climate Change, Ecology, Environment, Gospel Values
Since the release of the Pope’s latest Encyclical, some conservative politicians in the US have said that that the Pope ought to stay out of science. Miriam Gormally spoke with Prof John Sweeney, a climate change expert, about the pope’s encyclical and whether it was something that could appeal to the scientific community as well […]
Posted on 18. Jun, 2015 in Christian Values, Climate Change, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Economy, Faith and Justice, Gospel Values, Nature
Pope Francis’ latest Encyclical focuses heavily on climate change and asks us all to protect our “common home”. This emphasis on ecology comes as no surprise to Jacqueline Kelleher who works in the Heritage Walled Garden in the Avila Centre in Dublin. The project was developed in order to create a community in the urban […]
Posted on 11. Jun, 2015 in Climate Change, Community, Ecology, Economy, Environment, Gospel Values, Nature
2015 is a critical year in addressing the impending climate emergency and charting a path towards a more sustainable future, culminating in the UN Summit (COP21) in Paris in December. Trócaire is holding a major international conference on 22 June – 23 June 2015, co-hosted by Maynooth University and St Patrick’s College Maynooth which will bring […]
Posted on 07. May, 2015 in Art, Community, Ecology
Catherine McCann has lead a very eventful life, including doing a phd at 70 and travelling to India to deepen her spirituality at 81. She is also the founder and owner of the Shekina Sculpture Garden Shakina garden in the Glenmalure Valley, close to the Avonbeg river and under the shadows of Fannierin mountain in […]
Posted on 23. Apr, 2015 in Ecology, Nature, Volunteering
Spring is a time of growth and renewal. Michael Kelly is founder of Grow it yourself (GIY) Ireland. He talks about how when people grow their own food it gives them a renewed appreciation and deeper connection to their food and environment. Describing it as very therapeutic, spiritual and primordial, he says that growing your […]
Posted on 05. Feb, 2015 in Community, EcoCongregations, Ecology, Nature, Saints
Spring is a season, bringing fresh life and new hope, beginning with St. Brigid’s Day. It is a time of renewal and planting, something that is well known to Sr. Pauline McGrath, a Dominican sister who lives and works down in An Tairseach. An Tairseach is an organic farm where the Dominican sister live and […]