The Theologians Respond: Laudato Si

Theologians in the New York area gathered at America Headquarters to discuss Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si. These experts in Catholic social teaching offer an overview of the content and significance of the teachings within the text, as well as background on Catholic engagement on social issues and discuss the possible impact of this text on national and international politics.
Participants:
Rev. James Martin, SJ, America Media
Dr. Erin Lothes Biviano, College of St. Elizabeth’s
Dr. Kevin Ahern, Manhattan College
Dr. Meghan J. Clark, St. John’s University
Dr. Daniel Cosacchi, Loyola University Chicago
Themes:
2:45 - An introduction Catholic Social Teaching and encyclicals
5:45 - The relationship of "Evangelli Gaudium" to "Laudato Si’"
7:40 - What does the title mean? "
10:40 - The social justice mission of the Jesuits
11:40 - The drafting of the encyclical
14:02 - Outline of the document
14:08 - See, Judge, Act
14:37 - Reality of the World
15:07 - Reality in the Christian Tradition
15:40 - Human Roots of Ecological Crisis
16:04 - Action and Integral Ecology
16:55 - Spiritual Response
17:20 - Highlights of the document
30:49 - The "third phase" of Catholic Social Teaching
33:28 - Faith based environmental action
35:00 - What’s missing from the document?
40:52 - The spirit of invitation
43:00 - The forming of an encyclical
44:13 - The ecumenical nature of the the document
46:50 - The "Gospel of Creation" and Francis' message to nonbelievers
47:50 - The role of bishops' conferences
49:40 - Pope Francis’ visit to America
50:50 - Sustainable development goals
55:55 - Predictions

[@admojoremdeigloriam]

Thanks, very interesting

[@dorothywilhite4458]

Thank you but I think you missed the Pope's talking about the connectedness as it relates to saving a dart fish and causing large areas of farmland to sit scorched leaving farmers, migrant workers, suppliers, etc, out of work (which also makes everyday living more expensive) while throwing away thousands of unborn children and seniors, through abortion or euthanasia. Also my email set up a tease of "Top Ten Things You Need to Know about Pope Francis' Laudato Si".. Still would like those top ten.

[@DanielAlexander07]

is there anything missing? yes, a lot. Where is the scientist? but this program still brings up good points.

[@sanctus4639]

This is a very insightful discussion, all the more so now that Trump has pulled the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord. When will we embrace the seamless garment, the consistent ethic of life, and speak truth to power? There can be no life without an inhabitable planet.

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