Laudato Si’ Action Plan
Our Laudato Si’ Action Plan contains behaviors and actions that we hope will move us toward integral ecology in the coming year.
Listen to the Cry of the Earth
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Create a land management plan for the property in Beech Grove, IN.
Listen to the Cry of the Poor
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Select and support an existing initiative that alleviates food insecurity in
Beech Grove, IN.
Adoption of Simple Lifestyles
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Commit to practices that reduce water usage and waste.
Ecological Education
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Offer resources and opportunities regarding connections to liturgy and creation, the themes of , and ecological conversion.
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Provide resources and opportunities to educate ourselves on water usage, waste, sustainable land management, and single use plastics.
EcoSpirituality
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Creation–centered hymns, intercessions and closing prayers will be intentionally included in Liturgy of the Hours during the Season of Creation.
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Excerpts from the will be read once a week during the Season of Creation.
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Sisters will receive material for personal reflection related to themes.
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Two new prayers will be said, one before meals and one after meals, that include creation themes.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Inc. October 2022