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