As we continue to look more deeply into this important topic, we all need to ask ourselves: Am I educating myself not only to maintain this world but also to make it a better place? Pope Francis’ Laudate Deum, Latin for “Praise God,” published on October 4, 2023, serves as an urgent sequel to his 2015 environmental encyclical, Laudato Si’. It is an urgent call for us to change, as time is running out! All of the Faithful need to become informed in order to solve our current environmental problems. We must:
- Rethink and redesign our educational curricula to include ecological awareness, understanding, and relationships.
- Inspire transformative actions that reverse poor environmental decisions.
- Empower our youth to engage in critical thinking.
- Encourage a deeper appreciation of creation as a reflection of our values and beliefs.
Care for our common home is everyone’s responsibility!
