Month: January 2021

One of the most disheartening aspects of climate change is the feeling that what you do won’t make a difference to this monumental problem. Bringing a tote bag to the grocery store, walking to the store, or being part of the “clean plate club” (not wasting any food) can feel like it doesn’t amount to… Continue reading

Late December and early January is the time for “best of the year” lists, including best music, articles, movies, sports games, etc. I read an article on one of these lists and the topic was about becoming a better listener. The author had some good tips on asking interesting questions and keeping your attention on… Continue reading

“Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures,especially Sir Brother Sun,Who is the day through whom You give us light.And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor,Of You Most High, he bears the likeness.Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and… Continue reading

This past weekend, Lynne and I watched the new Pixar movie Soul (would recommend!). In the movie, one of the characters expresses appreciation for the everyday things including the little helicopter like seeds that fall from maple trees. I loved this recognition that the things around us everyday, especially in nature, can fill us with… Continue reading

A few weeks ago I learned the new word “eco-anxiety” which apparently has become widely used in 2020. The American Psychological Association defines eco-anxiety as “a chronic fear of environmental doom”. To me, the word reflects the growing awareness of the problem of climate change, but also the feelings of despair and helplessness as we grapple with… Continue reading

Today’s gospel details the magi’s visit to Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem. The magi bring physical gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh and the gospel encourages us to consider what gifts of our own that we can bring to Christ. As Pope Francis helps us understand in Laudato Si’, everyone is called to care… Continue reading

If you’re like me, your desire to care for creation and/or concerns about climate change was sparked by some person, event, or something you learned. Reflect back on your own journey and try to identify one of these influences. For me, I was impacted by some time I spent at Bethlehem Farm in 2015. Bethlehem… Continue reading

Today begins my blog for my creation care journey and my goal to launch a service for those who share my creation care desire. I intend to write a short blog post everyday sharing learnings, questions, progress, obstacles, prayers and more related to care of creation, faith and creating a business. Seth Godin (marketing guru)… Continue reading