Ecology and Sustainability Resources
Laudato Si Explained
May 24
The Vatican announced a Special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year (May 24th, 2020 – May 24th, 2021) with the hope that the year and the ensuing decade will “be a time of grace, a true Kairos experience and ‘Jubilee’ time for the Earth, and for humanity, and for all God’s creatures."
Online Highlights of Laudato Si'
- 2020
- May 11, 2019
- December 12, 2017
- September 1, 2017
- June 2, 2017
- July 31, 2015
- June 18, 2015
- June 18, 2015
- June 10, 2015
- Read St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of Creatures (Prayer of Praise)
Multifaith Perspectives
- January 2010
Foundational Documents on Ecology and Mission
Higher Education
- Video of Pope Francis's Climate Scientist V. Ramanathan, Ph.D. of Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Jesuit Education: Forming Human Beings in Harmony with their Fellows, with Creation and with God. by Superior General Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ, October 20, 2017.
Catholic Identity
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, J. McCarthy SJ, 2006
Jesuit Catholic Identity
- J Leighter & K Smythe, 2019
- Sustainability and the Jesuit Mission by Kathleen R. Smythe, Ph.D., 2012
- - a history by EcoJesuits.com through 2011
- - Jesuit Task Force on Ecology, 2010
- Note from Superior General Adolfo Nicolas, SJ to the Society regarding the commitment to nature and the environment, 2011
Ignatian Spirituality
- by Joseph P. Carver, S.J.
- Ignatian Spirituality & Sustainability by Annette Marksberry, 2011.
- A Daily Examen for Ecology by Joan L. Roccasalvo, C.S.J.
Other Sustainability Documents
- Sustainability Initiatives at Jesuit colleges and universities
- Multi-faith Reflections on Climate Change: Bahai, Christian, Jewish, Sikh
Quotes
Prayers
The title of Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si' is based on St. Francis of Assisi's prayer Canticle of the Creatures
- A Prayer for Our Earth (from Laudato Si') Prayer Card
- A Prayer for Our Earth (from Laudato Si') Prayer Poster
- A Christian Prayer in Union with Creation (from Laudato Si') Prayer Card
- A Christian Prayer in Union with Creation (from Laudato Si') Prayer Poster
- St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures Prayer Card
- St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures Prayer Poster 1
- St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures Prayer Poster 2
- St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of Creatures (text)
- Prayers for Sustainability
- A Daily Examen of Consciousness of Ecology
Videos
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Video of Pope Francis's Climate Scientist V. Ramanathan, Ph.D. of Scripps Institution of Oceanography - Addressing Climate Change 2008
See and hear Archbishop Celestino Migliore, former Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, addressing climate change. - Responding to Climate Change 2008
See and hear Dr. Jame Schaefer responding to Archbishop Celestino Migliore's address.
Online Seminars
- Sustainability and the Mission
The Center for Mission and Identity and the Office of Sustainability hosted a 3-part program on sustainability (food, consumption, energy) in January 2013 facilitated by XU Sustainability Coordinator - Ann Dougherty P.E.
Teaching to the Mission
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Green Analytical Chemistry: Teaching Towards Sustainable and Responsible Choices
Supaporn Kradtap Hartwell, Ph.D. -
Nancy C. Tuchman, Co-Director, International Jesuit Ecology Project, Loyola University Chicago
Michael J. Schuck, Co-Director, International Jesuit Ecology Project, Loyola University Chicago
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St. Francis Pledge - The Catholic Climate Covenant
The St. Francis Pledge is a promise and a commitment by Catholic individuals, families, parishes, organizations and institutions to live our faith by protecting God's Creation and advocating on behalf of people in poverty who face the harshest impacts of global climate change.
AJCU Ecology Educators
Featured Resources
Teaching to the Mission
In this updated pedagogical resource, faculty describe how they incorporate the Jesuit mission and identity into their specific courses, from chemistry to marketing to theology.
Order Teaching to the Mission
The Examen for Diversity
This adaptation of the Daily Examen helps one reflect on their experience with diversity with five points for spiritual thanksgiving, grace, and introspection.
Order The Examen for Diversity
Ignatian Journal
This handsome, spiral-bound "undated" planner is perfect for faculty, staff, and students alike. Its pages include quotes, illustrations, and reflections. Use it for your daily schedule or journaling.
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