Stories
Eco-Conversion
LSM Core value: Building bridges
Learn more about each of the 10 core values that ground LSM’s mission and identity. This month: Building bridges
In what ways can we grow in consciousness of God’s gifts and presence in creation?
Fourth Sunday of the Season of Creation September 24, 2023 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time SCRIPTURES Isaiah 55:6-9 Ps. 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a Reading from the...
The Ecology of Grace: Embracing Generosity and Solidarity in Our Common Home
Matthew 20:1-16 In today’s Gospel (Matthew 20:1-16), Jesus tells the parable of the workers in the vineyard, offering a unique perspective on fairness, generosity, and the values we hold as a...
How can we express and live out our gratitude for God’s patient forgiveness to us personally?
Express and live out our gratitude Third Sunday of the Season of Creation September 17, 2023 | 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time SCRIPTURES Sirach 27:30-28:9 Ps. 103:1-4, 9-12 Romans 14:7-9 Matthew...
St. Hildegard of Bingen: The Sacramentality of Creation
Inspiring saint: St. Hildegard of Bingen Feast Day: September 17 St. Hildegard of Bingen (c. 1098- 1179) was a woman of her time — an abbess, visionary, mystic, composer, and one of four female...
Let justice and peace flow!
Matthew 18, 21:35 In today’s Gospel, Matthew shows us the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant. While this story revolves around the themes of mercy, forgiveness, and compassion, it also...
Prophetic Advocacy
Global Challenges Interconnected: Archbishop Gallagher’s UN Speech on Nuclear Disarmament and Climate Crisis
New York, September 26, 2023 - In an impactful address to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and...
The IEA backs Pope Francis and believers’ prayer and action for fossil fuel phaseout during the 2023 Season of Creation.
The 26 September 2023 IEA net zero road map report resonates deeply with the prayers of the faithful for world leaders to adopt the teachings of Pope Francis during the #SeasonofCreation. The...
Unifying Asia and Oceania: Reflections on FFNPT
Asia and Oceania united to launch the FFNPT this #SeasonofCreation! This event featured powerful storytelling, policy insights from faith leaders, and meaningful dialogues, igniting hope for collective action in tackling the climate crisis.
Cycling into Season of Creation
Follow Luke Henkel on his inspiring eco-friendly cycling journey from Chicago to New York. Discover his personal reflections, challenges, and environmental commitment in his reflection.
Global Faith Leaders Unite to Combat Climate Crisis: Laudato Si’ Movement Applauds Interfaith Support for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Laudato Si’ Movement commends the recent interfaith endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT). Six esteemed Catholic leaders from Asia and Oceania and several Catholic...
The planet experienced its three hottest months on record
The WMO published a new report showing that the planet experienced a three-month period with the highest sea and land surface temperatures on record.
Lifestyles
Global Challenges Interconnected: Archbishop Gallagher’s UN Speech on Nuclear Disarmament and Climate Crisis
New York, September 26, 2023 - In an impactful address to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and...
Africa Climate Week 2023 : Mobilizing Voices for Real Change
This groundbreaking initiative kicks off with an African Public Protest- “The Real Africa People’s Climate March” on the 4th October 2023.
A WYD on the road to achieving full sustainability
WYD Lisbon 2023 sought to be more sustainable, and Laudato Si’ Movement together with JPIC were there providing solutions and training to the pilgrims.
How to calculate your carbon footprint at WYD
The official WYD app has a tool for each pilgrim to calculate his or her carbon footprint during the days of the event.
Earth Overshoot Day: A Call to Preserve God’s Creation
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for natural resources exceeds the Earth’s capacity to regenerate them in a given year.
Plastic-Free July: a month that has transformed lifestyles
What the Plastic-Free July campaign left us with: thousands of people on social networks joined in the challenge to stop using single-use plastics.
General
LSM Core value: Building bridges
Learn more about each of the 10 core values that ground LSM’s mission and identity. This month: Building bridges
Global Challenges Interconnected: Archbishop Gallagher’s UN Speech on Nuclear Disarmament and Climate Crisis
New York, September 26, 2023 - In an impactful address to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and...
The IEA backs Pope Francis and believers’ prayer and action for fossil fuel phaseout during the 2023 Season of Creation.
The 26 September 2023 IEA net zero road map report resonates deeply with the prayers of the faithful for world leaders to adopt the teachings of Pope Francis during the #SeasonofCreation. The...
In what ways can we grow in consciousness of God’s gifts and presence in creation?
Fourth Sunday of the Season of Creation September 24, 2023 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time SCRIPTURES Isaiah 55:6-9 Ps. 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a Reading from the...
The Ecology of Grace: Embracing Generosity and Solidarity in Our Common Home
Matthew 20:1-16 In today’s Gospel (Matthew 20:1-16), Jesus tells the parable of the workers in the vineyard, offering a unique perspective on fairness, generosity, and the values we hold as a...
How can we express and live out our gratitude for God’s patient forgiveness to us personally?
Express and live out our gratitude Third Sunday of the Season of Creation September 17, 2023 | 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time SCRIPTURES Sirach 27:30-28:9 Ps. 103:1-4, 9-12 Romans 14:7-9 Matthew...
St. Hildegard of Bingen: The Sacramentality of Creation
Inspiring saint: St. Hildegard of Bingen Feast Day: September 17 St. Hildegard of Bingen (c. 1098- 1179) was a woman of her time — an abbess, visionary, mystic, composer, and one of four female...
Let justice and peace flow!
Matthew 18, 21:35 In today’s Gospel, Matthew shows us the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant. While this story revolves around the themes of mercy, forgiveness, and compassion, it also...
Unifying Asia and Oceania: Reflections on FFNPT
Asia and Oceania united to launch the FFNPT this #SeasonofCreation! This event featured powerful storytelling, policy insights from faith leaders, and meaningful dialogues, igniting hope for collective action in tackling the climate crisis.