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Ecological Spirituality

Springs from a profound ecological conversion and helps us to “discover God in all things”, both in the beauty of creation and in the sighs of the sick and the groans of the afflicted, aware that the life of the spirit is not dissociated from worldly realities

Sister Anne Curtis speaks about Ecological Spirituality

Mercy Celebrates the Season of Creation

Sisters and Mercy ministries celebrated the Season of Creation this year with prayer services, educational programming and garden clean-ups. Pope Francis invites Catholics around the world to mark this annual time of prayer and action for creation Sept. 1-Oct. 4. This year’s theme was “listen to the voice of creation,” with the symbol of the burning bush from Exodus 3.

Sister Ana Siufi reflected on Laudato Si in two workshops at the parish in her town in Argentina.  She also spoke about the Season of Creation and the pope’s encyclical on the radio.

Sister Anna Regina Gakuhi discussed with staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Guyana some of the natural disasters claiming so many lives around the world. She also talked with them about sicknesses caused by excessive use of harmful chemicals in growing food. She encouraged the staff to re-use plastics and other containers, and to eat what is grown in the hospital’s herbal garden that Mercy associates started in March.

The sisters in Belmont, N.C., celebrated special prayer services for creation each week during the season. The first one included a re-enactment of the story of Moses and the burning bush; the plants used in the service were later planted on the property.

Children at the St. John Bosco Orphanage in Guyana cared for their vegetable garden and prepared to plant scallions.

Featured Stories

Featured Stories

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    Whichever Way You Turn There Is the Face of God

    May 22, 2023

    By Sister Sarita Vasquez The Sisters of Mercy work to sustain all life by caring for Earth. In our dedication to discovering God in all things, we recognize the ecological spirituality that ties us to the beauty of creation. As we celebrate the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, I am reminded of a book I read at the height of the pandemic, An Astonishing Secret by Daniel O’Learly.

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    Beyond the Birdbath: The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

    October 4, 2022

    By Sister Eileen Dooling – When considering the offer to write this blog, it dawned on me how little I knew about Saint Francis: a wild youth, disowning his father and his inheritance, conversing with a wolf and surrounded by birds. There had to be more than sentimental stories to have such a Franciscan legacy and a popularity among the people. And so began my homework!

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    Celebrate Mercy in Justice

    September 21, 2022

    On September 24, we will celebrate the 195th anniversary of the day Catherine McAuley opened the doors of the House of Mercy on Baggot Street. This began her ministry of serving the poor, the sick, and those in need of education. Today we Celebrate Mercy in Justice with two reflections from two Sisters of Mercy!

More Stories, News and Resources

Prayerfully reflect with a visual reading of Laudato Si’!

Pollution and Climate Change

The Issue of Water

What is happening to our Common Home? - Climate Change
What is Happening to our Common Home? - Water

Loss of Biodiversity

Global Inequality

What is Happening to our Common Home?
What is Happening to our Common Home? - Global Inequality

More coming soon!