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Capital E: Earth

It's not "the earth," it's our home. In Capital E: Earth, GSR delves into climate change, ecology, sustainable living and eco-spirituality.

Reflections on the burning cathedral

by Joan Brown
Jul 3, 2019

Our Earth is burning. Our sacred "Sister Mother Earth who sustains and governs us" is on fire. We see the sacred spires of trees in the Amazon falling to fire, the baptismal fonts of rivers and lakes languishing in drought and pollution, the daily eucharistic altars of family tables in Honduras, Salvador and Guatemala empty of food for children, and we stand before the death beds of species becoming extinct as we act as hospice-midwives.

In global climate, see the forest and trees

by Joan Brown
Nov 13, 2018

We all need to be part of the solutions addressing climate change, the greatest issue of our time. But every part of us needs to be part of the solutions. The answers do not lie only in technology or renewable energy or efficient cars — only part of the solution. The foundation to the solutions lies within a spiritual conversion that shifts and expands worldview, while deepening the roots of our soul view.

Sisters of Earth: hopes and dreams

by Joan Brown
Sep 3, 2018

In an informal network, we explore the new cosmology and its implications for a new and emerging worldview; address concerns about the ecological/spiritual crises of our times; and support one another in healing the human spirit and restoring Earth's support systems.

Laudato Si': community of life

by Margaret Gonsalves
Apr 19, 2018

As religious, some of us have huge institutions, plenty of houses, and any number of rules and regulations. But do we enjoy the spirit of true sharing in community?

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Prioritize holy sites like Bears Ears

by Joan Brown
Dec 11, 2017

Climate change and me

by Judith Best
Oct 9, 2017

Care of people and the Earth is one

by Winifred Ojo
Sep 12, 2017

A morning in Chile, after the forest fires

by María de Lourdes López Munguía
May 9, 2017

The cedars of Nerinx

by Judith Best
Mar 6, 2017

The wisdom of Tolkien in our present age

Cleaning up litter, Nigerian students are agents of change

by Teresa Anyabuike
Feb 20, 2017

Wasting water: Waiting for true wake-up call

by Kari Pohl
Feb 14, 2017

Sisters standing with Standing Rock

by Marya Grathwohl, Ann Schoch
Nov 22, 2016

To achieve sustainable prosperity, we need to bring the moderates

by Jeannine Gramick
Nov 17, 2016

Showing up for Mother Earth when so much seems hopeless

by Joan Brown
Oct 31, 2016

The Egg and I: Dominican community celebrates Mother Earth

by Judith Best
Oct 26, 2016

Speaking of animals

Tending the cry of our mother

by Judith Best
Sep 29, 2016

Safer and climate-resilient communities

by Marvelous L. Misolas
Sep 21, 2016

Laudato Si' anniversary: For what do we cherish enough to act?

by Joan Brown
Jun 16, 2016

Inspiration from mother witnesses of Earth, in the true spirit of Mother's Day

by Joan Brown
May 4, 2016

Earth Day 2016 is monumental: Call for action and prayer

by Joan Brown
Apr 21, 2016

Praying with Pope Francis

by Marya Grathwohl
Feb 24, 2016

When it comes to the environment, are we providing bread or stones?

by Joan Brown
Jan 26, 2016

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