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2026 Spring Open House @ Three Part Harmony Farm April 28th, 2026
The Spring Open House at Three Part Harmony Farm on the grounds of OMI Administrative offices in Washington, DC over the weekend was a celebration. Visitors were treated to delicious snacks served with Ethiopian coffee, hibiscus tea, and lemonade. There were also workshops and games for entertainment.
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Sacred Heart GreenTeam Earth Day 2026 Community Cleanup April 22nd, 2026
This past weekend the Earth Day 2026 community cleanup at Sacred Heart Church, Oakland, CA went down. Sacred Heart’s GreenTeam in collaboration with the neighborhood association, collected over 2000 gallons of trash.
It was a great turnout, nice weather, good people all came out to do something out of appreciation for Our Common Home!
(PHOTOS courtesy of Carrie Lee McClish)
Happy Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet April 22nd, 2026
Earth Day, annually celebrated on April 22, is the largest secular observance in the world. It was first observed in 1970.
- 2026 Theme – Our Power, Our Planet: This theme emphasizes the power of communities, innovators, and individuals to drive climate action and adopt sustainable practices.
Celebrated worldwide, events include community cleanups, educational workshops, tree plantings, and town halls, highlighting that local action drives global change.
Friends & Community Gather at 3PH Fall Open House November 20th, 2025
On Saturday, November 15, Three Part Harmony Farm (on the grounds of OMI USA’s administrative offices) held its annual Fall Open House, which was attended by Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI. Also present was former OMI JPIC staff Mary O’Herron.
Event activities included face painting. Seed saving, garlic clove popping and the musical talents of Too Much Talent Band.
Concluding the 2025 Season of Creation – “Seeds of Peace and Hope” October 8th, 2025
(By Maurice Lange, Justice & Peace Director at Presentation Sisters & founder of the Oblate Ecological Initiative)
“An integral ecology is also made up of simple daily gestures which break with the logic of violence, exploitation and selfishness.” (Laudato Si #230)
READ: 9th (final) part of Pope Leo’s letter for the 2025 Season of Creation (view PDF)
Photo: “La Vista” from bluffs overlooking the mile-wide Mississippi River – home of Oblate Ecological Initiative & La Vista Ecological Learning Center
REFLECTION: “Among the Church’s initiatives that are like seeds sown in this field…”. In this critical time, I am SO heartened to see the Church sowing the seeds of ecological initiatives. In addition to the Borgo Laudato Si project, examples from the Laudato Si Movement and Catholic Climate Covenant inspire! These ministries are the fruits started as seed from Pope John Paul II in 1990: “A new ecological awareness is beginning to emerge which, rather than being downplayed, ought to be encouraged to develop into concrete programs and initiatives.”
* What integral ecology project, initiative or ministry inspires & challenges you?
ACTION: This Season of Creation has been completed, and, our work continues: as there are plenty of models out there of anything but integral ecology. Why not become the change you wish to see in the world? Encourage and join with others as models in becoming seeds of peace and hope which will indeed multiply… and bear much fruit
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READ MORE OF MAURICE’S WEEKLY REFLECTIONS
- Week 1: 2025 Season of Creation Reflection
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- Week 9: 2025 Season of Creation Reflection
