Helping people to reflect on the Integrity of Creation

The Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission of USG/UISG in Rome have produced a publication to help people reflect on the Integrity of Creation.  The booklet entitled ‘The Earth Community:  In Christ - through the Integrity of Creation - Towards Justice and Peace for All’ uses a See – Judge – Act methodology to help readers come to grips with many of the issues that challenge the future of the planet at this time. 
 
The first part (‘See’ Section) gives an overview of the state of the planet, focusing on five issues; the second (‘Judge’ Section) presents theological, scriptural and ethical reflections; the final part (‘Act’ Section) offers a series of practical suggestions for changing personal and community behaviour and working for appropriate national and international legal frameworks that ensure a sustainable future for the Earth Community.

This publication is a resource for initial and ongoing formation for religious and is available on the web   It offers resources, accounts of experiences, a prayer service and some questions for people, individually or in groups, to evaluate progress. 

Each religious institute is encouraged to complement the material with an additional reflection highlighting the ecological dimension of its own charism.  Translations in several languages will be available in the near future.  A copy of the booklet in English can be downloaded here.