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Lenten Reflections on the Environment March 5th, 2014
I THIRST: A LENTEN JOURNEY FROM DESERT TO GARDEN by Terri MacKenzie (download PDF)
Scripture quotes from the readings for the Sundays of Lent are explored in light of various Earth concerns: water, air, soil. Sessions include input, prayer, silence, discussion, and action suggestions. Originally designed for use by groups, this resource could also be used for individual reflection.
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey March 5th, 2014
To commemorate the upcoming 21st anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope’s first day in space, NASA astronomers released this beautiful image of two interacting galaxies in the shape of a rose.
“Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey” is a sequel to the landmark series “Cosmos: A Personal Voyage,” written and hosted by space visionary Carl Sagan in the 1980s. The series offers a grand view of the cosmos as it covers humanity’s pursuit of knowledge and the ever-expanding boundaries of astrophysics. Each scientific discovery in the fields of astrophysics and cosmology is unfurled to reveal a bloom of knowledge that has allowed us to behold the grandeur of the universe.
Don’t miss the premier of this 13 part television series: Standing Up in the Milky Way, which airs on Sunday, March 9 at 8pm. Find it on Fox TV as well as the National Geographic Channel. Viewing information is on the National Geographic website.
Prepare for Lent with Interfaith Power & Light’s Lenten Carbon Fast Calendar February 25th, 2014
Lent, just over a week away, is a time to repent, reflect, sacrifice, and listen for God. This year, have your congregation join with many others in taking on a Lenten Carbon “Fast.” Each day calls on us to take a different action and each of these actions will reduce our production of climate pollution and help to preserve God’s great gift of Creation.
May this season serve as a wake-up call to be mindful of the ways that our daily choices impact everyone, especially people living in poverty.
Download the calendar now and share it with your church to include in their Sunday bulletin!
Immigration Reform: Catholic Efforts During Lent February 21st, 2014
The Justice for Immigrants Campaign continues to advocate for immigration reform despite obstacles by some members of Congress. The campaign provides prayer materials, background on policy priorities, and reflections about the need for immigration reform this year. There’s also a Facebook page about their efforts.
As part of the campaign, the national Catholic social justice lobby NETWORK has produced informative materials to help faith communities in prayer and action for immigration reform during the upcoming Lent season. Sign-up here to receive these resources in a weekly email series throughout Lent.
Save the date: The 2014 National Migration Conference will take place in Washington, DC, on July 7-10. This gathering is designed to build the capacity of the Catholic Church and society to advance the life and dignity of the human person in our work with immigrants, migrants, refugees, unaccompanied migrant children, victims of human trafficking, and other vulnerable people on the move.
Thanks to our friends at Catholic Rural Life for this information
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