On 24 May 2015, Pope Francis published the Encyclical Letter LAUDATO SI’.
The 2017 General Chapter of the Society of Mary underlined its importance by stating:
Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ demands a conversion of life. An ecologically sustainable style of living is an intrinsic part of living the gospel today. Care for the planet and care for the poor are intrinsically linked. When the planet is degraded, it is the poor who suffer most.
Marists cannot live authentically the Spirit of the Society (Const. 228) without looking to the implications of our way of life for the care of the planet. This is part of living the vow of poverty today. The encyclical gives us a new perspective for reading the Constitutions.
Resources:
Webinar with Br Alberto Parise MCCJ, February 2022
Implementation of Laudato Si’ in the Marist World. Webconference with Fr Joshtrom Kureethadam sdb
Powerpoint presentation: Laudato Si’ Action Platform by Fr. Joshtrom Kureethadam SDB, Dicastero per lo Sviluppo Umano Integrale
Practical steps towards the creation of a life sustaining policy in Marist communities:
JPIC blog from the Society of Mary