5 C’s
Continuity
Collegiality
Care
Citizenship
Celebration
Author of Laudato Si
Cardinal Turkson
Continuity
the church has cared for 125 years
must apply the moral teaching to economic and social problems
Collegiality
protect the earth and the poor
all our work should be authentic and sustainable goods/resources
Care
caring for creation is a virtue, not just stewardship
have compassion for creation rather than self-interest and discompassion
Citizenship
earth is our home both today and in the future
seek to support and develop sustainable ways of living. more renewable resources.
Celebration
praise the lord for our earthly home
enjoy the creation without excessive consumption (go outside in nature and don’t just stare at a screen)
Where do we hear about this?
Pope Francis homilies
big picture: we are stewards of God’s creation and we must take care of the limited resources on the planet.
along with the planet it is important to care for celebrate the poor and the rest of God’s creation.