Beneath Our Feet A Guest Blog by Jody C. Benson Jody C. Benson is a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of Behold: A Reflection Journal Where Wonder, Creation, and Stewardship Meet. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and children. Find her at jodycbenson.com. When I am asked what ecology means, … Read more
The Catholic University of America’s Community Garden Living Laudato Si in Higher Education A Guest Blog Post by Holly Thompson As Environmental Studies students at Catholic University, we are taught a combination of science and sustainable solutions, as well as the Pope’s call for action in Laudato Si. To me, this meant putting my passion … Read more
The Sheets Family Saint Kateri Habitat Living Laudato Si in the Domestic Churchby Jennifer Sheets In my experience, children are born with an innate attraction to nature and wonder. My experience in rural living over the past few years helped me recognize that wonder is the origin of reality and, thus, learning. Furthermore, that wonder … Read more
Saint Mary’s by the Sea The beautiful story of the permanent protection of a Catholic Stewarded Property By: Sr. Karen Dietrich, Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia It was April 1909, when Mother Clement, then head of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, negotiated the purchase of the Shoreham Hotel … Read more
Our Place in Aotearoa New Zealand The beautiful story of a new registered Saint Kateri Habitat in New Zealand By: John Goulter We are just beginning a journey with our new habitat– we’re not sure where it will lead. As Thomas Merton prayed, “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I … Read more
The Saint Kateri Conservation Center was featured in a wonderful article by Cara Buckley of the New York Times. The article appeared online on December 2, 2021 and in print on December 3, 2021. The article was featured on the front page of both editions. The online article was viewed by more than 400,000 people, … Read more
On Earth as it is in Heaven How the Daughters of St. Paul are Celebrating God’s Creative Love at their Saint Kateri Habitat The Daughters of St. Paul are an international congregation of women religious, founded by Blessed JamesAlberione. Their mission is to spread the Gospel using the most effective means of communication. You mayknow … Read more
Catholics in Conservation Many people of faith have felt called to work in the field of conservation, and each brings their own unique gifts to the field! Join us as we highlight the work of other Catholics in Conservation! Lindsey Marshall My name is Lindsey Marshall. I grew up in Texas and New Mexico, then … Read more
Touching Heaven and Earth: From Rose to Rosary Final Article: Cultivating Rose Petals for Rosaries Join us in reading a guest blog series by Sr. Orianne Dyck, a Novice with the Daughters of St. Paul, as she reflects upon the process of creating Rosary beads from rose petals. Have you ever noticed which parts of … Read more
Touching Heaven and Earth: From Rose to Rosary Step 5: Fashioning the Chain Join us in reading a guest blog series by Sr. Orianne Dyck, a Novice with the Daughters of St. Paul, as she reflects upon the process of creating Rosary beads from rose petals. Have you ever noticed that when we speak of … Read more