Contemplation
Care for creation and grow closer to God: Join our free contemplation program from May 30 to July 1
What is contemplation?
“This contemplation of creation allows us to discover in each thing a teaching which God wishes to hand on to us, since ‘for the believer, to contemplate creation is to hear a message, to listen to a paradoxical and silent voice’” (LS 85).
Contemplation Events
Latest Past Events
The Global Catholic Letter on Climate Change to the COP28 Presidency
Social Catholic Teaching (SCT) calls us to “accelerate the just energy transition” in the key of Integral Ecology, changing international policies. This event is part of a series of Catholic advocacy actions on governments to make bold decisions about climate change mitigation, just energy transition, and integral human development. Under Pope Francis’ leadership and previous global grassroots manifestos, we will deliver a joint letter to the COP 28 Presidency. Organizers: Carmelite NGO, LSM, UNANIMA International (UI), VIVAT International (VIVAT), Boston College, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS), Ieunesse Étudiante Catholique Internationale (IYCS-JECI), Society of Catholic Medical Missionaries (SCMM). Speakers in the Round Table: Archbishop Peter Chong (Asia-Pacific, VIVAT), Bishop Stephen Mamza (Africa), Bishop Lizardo Estrada (Latin American and the Caribbean), Lorna Gold (FaithInvest, LSM Chair Board), Liana Almony (UNANIMA International), Roy Ibrahim (IYCS-JECI Program Coordinator), Tzeporah Berman (Chair of the FFNPT initiative; Stand.earth), Julia E. DeVoy (Boston College). Moderators: Jean Quinn (UNANIMA International) and Lindlyn Moma (LSM)
Ecumenical Service Prayer of Season of Creation 2023
cEcumenical Service Prayer of Season of Creation 2023 Dec 2, 3:00PM Christ Church, Jabel Ali: 14.3km from Expo City
Exhibit “Places of Climate Injustices”
Laudate Deum brings much needed attention to the climate injustices still prevalent throughout our common home. In line with the core message of Laudate Deum, Our Season of Creation campaign shone on a spotlight on the prayers and actions of our network in fighting climate justice through our #PrayingForYou campaign. The video exhibit highlights "Places of Injustice" linked to climate damages and socio-ecological impacts through the global production of thematic “climate injustices” through messages, documentary videos, and other digital arts. Vulnerable people become a living letter to their governments by denouncing injustice and claiming climate justice. Visit the LSM Exhibit Date and time: 1-6 December 2023 10AM - 5PM Venue: Booth 24; Thematic Category: Adaptation, Resilience, and Loss and Damage. More information: https://laudatosimovement.org/exhibit-cop-28/
Contemplation News
LSM’s Monthly Prayer Guide – May 2024
Discover May Laudato Si' Monthly Prayer Guide, we pray for Mary, Queen of Creation, to intercede for the sufferings of the Earth and the poor
Mexican Circles: from children to migrants, passionate about our common home
In Mexico, there are more than 18 Laudato Si' Circles throughout the country. In this article we tell you about children and migrants who care for our common home.
Easter of the Lord – Laudato Si’ Journey
Hallelujah! Today is the day where life overcomes death. Today we experience an encounter that makes our lives so much more beautiful!
Good Friday – Laudato Si’ Journey
Good Friday is the day of silence at Golgotha. Today apparently a death scene is taking place, but in reality it is a new Creation.
Holy Thursday – Laudato Si’ Journey
This Holy Thursday presents us with Jesus' solitude in Gethsemane. How does the Lord teach us to pray in the face of the evil in the world?
LSM’s Monthly Prayer Guide – April 2024
Discover April Laudato Si' Monthly Prayer Guide, we pray to truly listen and become aware of the different dimensions of the climate crisis.
Palm Sunday – Laudato Si’ Journey
Palm Sunday presents us with Jesus entering Jerusalem. What does the Lord ask of us today? His gentle gaze amazes us!
Fifth Sunday in Lent
The fifth Sunday of Lent presents the image of the grain of wheat which Jesus uses to offer us a glimpse of his cross.
New Resources to Learn how to Contemplate with Creation
Contemplation can help us to cultivate ecological virtues of gratitude, repentance, interior peace, humility, sobriety.
Our road to 2025 continues: where do we stand, how will we proceed?
As part of the road to 2025, we tell you about LSM's Local and National Encounters planned for 2024.