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Honoring Our Common Home: Reflecting on Laudato Si’ and Embracing Laudate Deum - Virtual Study Group
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11 - 12:30
About this Retreat
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Joe's spiritual journey unfolds as a rich tapestry, interwoven with threads of faith, love, and a deep connection to all of creation. As a self-described ragamuffin, Secular Franciscan, and beloved child of God, he embraces life's mysteries with an open heart and a contemplative spirit. His path has led him to experience the Divine as an infinite wellspring of love, shaped by personal encounters, the teachings of Jesus, and the wisdom of cherished mentors and companions.
Central to Joe's philosophy is the recognition of the profound interconnectedness of all beings and the natural world. This eco-spiritual perspective informs his approach to life, fostering a deep reverence for the Earth and all its inhabitants. Through contemplative practices, he cultivates a heightened awareness of this universal bond, finding the sacred in the ordinary and the extraordinary alike.
With a deep-seated passion for accompanying others on their spiritual quests, Joe believes in the power of shared experiences and mutual learning. He finds profound beauty in creation and human connection, emphasizing the transformative potential of being fully present in each moment. This mindful approach allows him to discover joy and freedom even amidst life's challenges, embodying the spirit of companionship Living the Way.
Joe's journey towards spiritual wholeness is an ongoing process of integration, bringing together mind, body, and spirit in harmony with the natural world. He invites others to join him in this exploration, recognizing that each person's path to wholeness is unique yet interconnected with all others. Through this lens, he sees every encounter as an opportunity for growth, healing, and the expansion of love in the world.
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"The fate of our planet is not sealed—it’s a call to conscience, action, and hope."
"Honoring Our Common Home: Reflecting on Laudato Si’ and Embracing Laudate Deum" invites participants on a transformative 5-week journey through Pope Francis’ compelling teachings on the ecological and spiritual crises shaping our world’s future. Beginning with Laudato Si’, we confront urgent environmental and social challenges, grounded in a profound biblical and moral vision for caring for creation. Over the first three weeks, participants will explore the roots of the ecological crisis, the urgent need for integral ecology, and the spiritual awakening required to heal our common home.
As the study deepens, we will engage with practical responses, lifestyle changes, and ecological education that foster genuine conversion and renewal. The final weeks turn to Laudate Deum, Pope Francis’ urgent exhortation expanding on Laudato Si’ with fresh climate science, ethical challenges of global cooperation, and a spiritual call to renewed commitment.
Through reflective reading, meaningful discussion, prayer, and action, this study inspires participants both to look back on transformative teachings and to boldly step forward in hope and responsibility. Join this faith-centered exploration and discover how praising God (“Laudate Deum”) through care for creation can shape a more just and sustainable future.
"Honoring Our Common Home: Reflecting on Laudato Si’ and Embracing Laudate Deum" invites participants on a transformative 5-week journey through Pope Francis’ compelling teachings on the ecological and spiritual crises shaping our world’s future. Beginning with Laudato Si’, we confront urgent environmental and social challenges, grounded in a profound biblical and moral vision for caring for creation. Over the first three weeks, participants will explore the roots of the ecological crisis, the urgent need for integral ecology, and the spiritual awakening required to heal our common home.
As the study deepens, we will engage with practical responses, lifestyle changes, and ecological education that foster genuine conversion and renewal. The final weeks turn to Laudate Deum, Pope Francis’ urgent exhortation expanding on Laudato Si’ with fresh climate science, ethical challenges of global cooperation, and a spiritual call to renewed commitment.
Through reflective reading, meaningful discussion, prayer, and action, this study inspires participants both to look back on transformative teachings and to boldly step forward in hope and responsibility. Join this faith-centered exploration and discover how praising God (“Laudate Deum”) through care for creation can shape a more just and sustainable future.
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Christianity in Crisis
Excellent program. Brother Dom’s presentation was timely, clearly articulated, and inspiring. I have attended previous programs by him, and he never disappoints.
I have one suggestion for Genesis. There was some confusion about the agenda, in terms of times of the sessions as well as when the actual sessions began and ended. It would be helpful if an agenda could be sent out the day before the program begins. As commuters, it was a bit challenging to make sure we knew exactly when we needed to be there and for how long.
That said, as always, the staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly.
I have one suggestion for Genesis. There was some confusion about the agenda, in terms of times of the sessions as well as when the actual sessions began and ended. It would be helpful if an agenda could be sent out the day before the program begins. As commuters, it was a bit challenging to make sure we knew exactly when we needed to be there and for how long.
That said, as always, the staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly.
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Toxic christianity
This workshop had outstanding researched material. The presenter was very knowlegable.
I was overwhelmed by so much input with no processing time permitted. I wished the presenter could present his points in everyday language.
I was overwhelmed by so much input with no processing time permitted. I wished the presenter could present his points in everyday language.
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Christianity in Crisis
Retreat center was quiet and accommodations were very comfortable. Bro Don Bisson is an excellent presenter
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Christianity in Crisis
The topic was very relevant and well presented. There were opportunities for questions and comments. It provided thoughtful information to bring home to continue to digest, absorb and live from.
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