Listening to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry  of the Poor: A Consideration of Laudato Si’

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The current Social Justice Statement from the national Bishops, Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor’ will be explored over two workshops. The first workshop will discuss the Statement on the ecological crisis considering those most affected.  The sustainability wisdom of First Nations Peoples will also be explored with wisdom from Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching being incorporated for prayerful reflection and discernment. The second workshop will discuss ways of bringing the urgent call to action to care for our common home to life  – within parishes (and hubs), schools and families with the goals from the Laudato Si’ Action Platform being our guide. Other opportunities to engage with creation through eyes of wonder and awe (rather than exploitation) will also be discussed. ‘God saw everything that He had made, and indeed, it was very good’Genesis 1:31

 

When: Thursdays 17 – 24 February, 9:30am – 11:30am

Suggested Cost: Free of Charge (2 sessions)

Presenter: Mrs Carol Mitchell (Director – Justice, Ecology and Development Office (JEDO)  

 Location: Newman Siena Centre (Clune Lecture Theatre)

 

For Further info or to register, please visit www.cfe.org.au, call 9278 0261 /0425 543 335 or email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au

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Social Justice Statement 2021-2022

‘Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor’

The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour”. It draws from Scripture, from the theological tradition, from Catholic Social Teaching, and from the wisdom of the world, including the insights of the First Nations.

The Social Justice Statement 2021-22 provides theological foundations to ground and inspire efforts to care for creation while responding to the needs of the disadvantaged and excluded. The Statement reflects on creation in and through the Trinity; the sacramentality of all created things; the wonder and beauty available to the contemplative eye; and the need for conversion and change of life.

In the Statement, the Bishops invite the whole Catholic community to join them in taking up Pope Francis’ invitation to a seven-year journey towards total ecological sustainability, guided by seven Laudato Si’ Goals. These Goals are: response to the cry of the earth; response to the cry of the poor; ecological economics; sustainable lifestyles; ecological spirituality; ecological education; and community engagement and participatory action.

The Statement especially encourages Catholic families, communities and organisations to: listen to the First Nations; reflect on the theological foundations offered in Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor; and plan their next steps towards the Laudato Si’ Goals.

Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor will be a useful resource throughout our seven-year journey to total sustainability. Your help in promoting it through your networks would be greatly appreciated.