Failing to protect ‘Our Common Home’
Climate convention is supposed to be a key towards establishing a coherent commitment of countries to address environmental degradation. Sadly, it failed again and again.
Climate convention is supposed to be a key towards establishing a coherent commitment of countries to address environmental degradation. Sadly, it failed again and again.
It made me feel the abundance that nature can generate if only we can cooperate with its own dynamics and learn to dance to its tune. It is creation at work on its own.
This is the call to each of us to be responsible stewards of creation.
Indeed, our theme for this year’s Season of Creation proposes a deeper eco-reflection for us to be able to respond integrally on issues affecting God’s oikos—from reflection to action.
The ecology ministry should be autonomous from the common social action ministry and must cater ecological assistance to other parish groups as well.