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Resources for Preaching On Caring for God's Creation (2015)
Resources for Preaching On Caring for God's Creation
This guide encourages Catholic homilists to integrate environmental justice into preaching by drawing on Scripture, liturgical themes, and Church teaching. It emphasizes that environmental concerns are deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition and do not require technical expertise to address meaningfully.
Catholics are called to live the Gospel by drawing on their faith, tradition, and social teaching to uphold human dignity and promote the common good, especially for the vulnerable. The Church defends the unborn, uplifts the poor, combats racism, and welcomes migrants. Catholic institutions are urged to foster civil, prudent dialogue on environmental challenges—such as climate change, pollution, and land stewardship—with a focus on solutions that prioritize the needs of the poor both domestically and globally. This reflects a moral responsibility to act on behalf of those most affected.
Environmental justice is not peripheral—it is central to Catholic worship, Scripture, and social teaching. Homilists can confidently preach it as part of the Church’s mission to care for creation and promote the common good.