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Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology
Laudato si'
Aug 17, 2023
Experts in environmental science, ethics, sustainability, and Catholic social teaching discuss Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si'. Topics covered include critiques of modern philosophies contributing to climate change, the paradox of excessive technological advancement, the hidden nature of relationships and desire for transparency, transparency and awareness impacting change, challenges in addressing environmental problems, transitioning to monasteries and family farms, and prioritizing spiritual health over temporal welfare.
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- Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of a communal effort to protect and preserve our common home through a season of care for creation.
- The encyclical challenges the modern philosophies of radical individualism and anthropocentrism, urging global cooperation for the well-being of all creation.
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The Encyclical's Focus on Care for Creation
Pope Francis' encyclical Laodato Si, issued in 2015, centers on the theme of care for creation. The Holy Father emphasizes the need for a communal effort to protect and preserve our common home. He highlights the importance of a season of care for creation, which starts on September 1st and ends on October 4th, the feast day of St. Francis. Pope Francis calls for a holistic approach to caring for creation, recognizing that it includes not only the natural world but also human beings and God. By bringing people together to focus on and reflect on creation during this period, he hopes to raise consciousness about the need to care for our common home.
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