Tag: love of neighbor

Why We’re Called to Protect the Gift of Creation: The Catholic Church and Climate Change

October 25, 2014

[Note: Below is the text of a speech I gave at the NC Conference on Religion and Climate Change Oct. 13, 2014. I decided to publish it on this blog after several people asked for copies and our pastor, Fr. Steve Patti, OFM, based part of a recent homily on it.] Consider this quote: “Our … More Why We’re Called to Protect the Gift of Creation: The Catholic Church and Climate Change

Father Brian Pierce: Follow Christ by Engaging in Dialogue

December 12, 2011

Father Brian Pierce, OP, is a member of the Dominican order, which specializes in preaching the word of God. Father Brian spent 15 years doing ministry in Latin America, working with the poor in Peru and the Lenca Indians in western Honduras. He now travels the world leading retreats on contemplation, mysticism and spirituality, mainly … More Father Brian Pierce: Follow Christ by Engaging in Dialogue