Come, Morning Star, who named the stars. Come, carpenter from Nazareth,
who knows the smell of planed wood...Come, Son of Man, who knows the hearts of God’s people. (Adventus, Ged Johnson/CAFOD)
who knows the smell of planed wood...Come, Son of Man, who knows the hearts of God’s people. (Adventus, Ged Johnson/CAFOD)
We pray your homes and churches are renewed this Advent season as we await the coming of Jesus Christ and renewal of all creation!
In this issue we send some exciting news about the Laudato Si' Action Platform and a local event to network with the Director, John Mundell, plus prayers and actions you can take this Advent to care for God's creation.
Wishing you a hopeful Advent and joyous Christmas season,
All of us on the Creation Care Commission
The Laudato Si' Action Platform was recently selected as 2023 McKinney Climate Fellow partner, an program from Indiana University's Environmental Resilience Institute. The Laudato Si' Action Platform will host a McKinney Climate Fellow in summer 2023 who will lead central and southern Indiana data analysis efforts as a pilot project towards the creation of a worldwide Catholic Church Sustainability Report.
1. Network at the Catholic Business Exchange on Dec 16
John Mundell, Director of the Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform, will speak at the Catholic Business Exchange on Friday, Dec 16 at the Northside Events and Social Club in Indianapolis. John will share "Walking the Walk: Business, Catholicism, and the Environment." A nice chance to meet John and share your own stories of ecological conversion with fellow Catholics during the breakfast. Register by Dec 13 at https://catholicbusinessexchange.org/
2. Take a journey around your block
Think about the journeys of the Holy Family to Bethlehem and later to Egypt. Take a walk and ponder all the reasons compelling people to leave their homes. Bring a bag and safely pick up trash.
3. Watch The Letter
Join over 8 million people who have already watched The Letter, a film featuring Pope Francis and telling the story of how the climate crisis is affecting life on Earth.
Gather with friends to watch FREE on YouTube or host a screening at your parish.
Advent Resources Around the World
- Living Laudato Si' Advent Calendar (Archdiocese of Chicago)
- Laudato Si' Cosmic Advent Wreath (Mercy International)
- Advent Simplicity Challenge (Ignatian Solidarity Network)
- Creation Novena: A Prayer for Advent (Indian Catholic Matters)
- Children's Advent Creation Coloring Book (Global Catholic Climate Movement 2018)
- Advent Pause (Archdiocese of Indianapolis)
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Creation Care Ministry is a pastoral ministry of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
