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Scripture
We have been given the responsibility of managing and caring for the world which we have been given as a home by God's creative power.
Genesis 2:15
15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it.
Genesis 1:28
28 God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.”
Psalm 24: 1
Entrance into the Temple Of David. A Psalm.
1 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,
the world, and those who live in it;
James 1:17
17 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Colossian 3: 23-24
23 Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters,[a] 24 since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve[b] the Lord Christ
Matthew 25:21
21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’
Matthew 25:29
29 For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.
1 Peter 4: 10
10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.
Luke 16: 11
11 If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth,[a] who will entrust to you the true riches?
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Major Documents
Laudato Si'
Laudato Si' On the Care of Our Common Home | Francis | 2015
Many things have to change course, but it is we human beings above all who need to change.
Pope Francis, 2015
- Encyclical Letter | Laudato Si'"“LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. “Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with coloured flowers and herbs”."
- Laudato Si’"Pope Francis issued his first social encyclical, Laudato Si’ in 2015. It takes its name from St Francis of Assisi’s famous Canticle of the Creatures and is also known by the English title On Care for Our Common Home. By 2015 most scientists were convinced that climate change was causing an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events, rising sea levels, threatening the existence of some species due to changes in habitat, and causing an increase in the global mean temperature. The twenty-first conference of parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) was to take place in Paris 30 November – 11 December 2015. The timing of the encyclical seemed intended to encourage Catholic action in the lead up to this important event and to keep the spotlight on the need for effective international action. But Laudato Si’ is not just an encyclical on climate change ... "
- Laudato Si’ Action Plan"The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference launched its Laudato Si’ Action Plan on 5 June, World Environment Day, outlining practical responses to Pope Francis’ landmark 2015 encyclical letter, Laudato Si’ ... "
- Best Laudato Si’ summary"But to be clear, the best way to fully understand Laudato Si’ and Pope Francis’ teachings isn’t by reading a Laudato Si’ summary; it’s by reading and studying the 184-page encyclical letter. To truly grasp Pope Francis’ messages, you’ll need to read Laudato Si’ more than once. But it also can be helpful to review a Laudato Si’ summary from time to time and remind yourself how Pope Francis, relying on thousands of years of Catholic teaching, calls on all of us to live out our faith by caring for our common home. Below, Laudato Si’ Movement has compiled a handful of helpful Laudato Si’ summaries that, when put into action, will help you bring Pope Francis’ encyclical to life in your community. We’re also sharing our own Laudato Si’ summary about what is Laudato Si’, why this encyclical is so important, and how we can bring Laudato Si’ to life ..."
Bishops
Australian Catholic bishops Social Justice Statements
Australian Catholic Bishops Social Justice Statements
Social Justice Statement | Truth and Peace 2024-25
- Resources on the Social Justice Statement 2-24-25 | Truth and Peace"In 1963, the world was on the brink of nuclear war. It was at that time that Pope St. John XXIII issued his ground breaking encyclical letter, Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth). It was a heart-felt plea to the Church and all people of goodwill for an end to war and for the banning of nuclear weapons. He promoted a peace which is grounded in the inalienable and inviolable dignity of every person. His successors up to the present have echoed the same impassioned plea ... "
Social Justice Statement | Cry of the earth Cry of the poor
- Resources on the Social Justice Statement 2021-22 | Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor"The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour”. It draws from Scripture, from the theological tradition, from Catholic Social Teaching, and from the wisdom of the world, including the insights of the First Nations ... "