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
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.
Third Sunday in Lent
The third Sunday of Lent is set within the temple in Jerusalem. What is at the heart of our values that animate everyday life?
Fourth Sunday of Lent
The Fourth Sunday of Lent presents us with Jesus' dialogue with Nicodemus. How can we grasp the opportunity to live each day fully?
LSM’s Monthly Prayer Guide – March 2024
Discover March Laudato Si' Monthly Prayer Guide, we pray this month for just political decisions and climate awareness in electoral processes
A Snapshot of the Latter Half of 2023
Teaming up with the Don Bosco Green Alliance, Laudato Si’ Movement organized an empowering online Youth Encounter.
Second Sunday of Lent
The second Sunday of Lent presents us with the scene of Jesus’ transfiguration. What does God ask of us to better contemplate his face?
1st Sunday of Lent
The gospel of the first Sunday of Lent presents us with the temptation of Jesus in the desert and His first words thereafter.
Friday “in the dark” in Assisi: Churches and monuments turned off in favor of our Common Home
On the occasion of the National Day for Energy Saving and Sustainable Lifestyles, on February 16 Assisi joins the "M'illumino di meno 2024" initiative by turning off monuments and churches.