Gerard O’Connell November 06, 2023 in America: The Jesuit Review Judge Mohamed Abdel Salam meets Pope Francis at the Vatican on May 29, 2023 (Vatican Media) We can but hope that the Pope’s presence at COP-28 will provide leadership and incentive to move our economy and environmental practices towards sustainable levels. I am further pleased... Continue Reading →
Hope Matters: Changing the way we think and talk about the environment
Elin Kelsey Lecture at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC - CANADAApril 6, 2022 - 7:00-9:00 pm Pacific Daylight Savings Time Mountain Room In the Student Activity Centre ALL WELCOME Everyone is invited to take part in Elin Kelsey’s visit to TRU on April 6, 2022, Hope Matters: A Climate Action Event. The lecture will commence... Continue Reading →
COP out? Let’s hope not!
I certainly hope that COP-26 will not be a cop out. Given that 25,000 people (smaller than usual for these meetings) gathered in the hip city of Glasgow, Scotland will produce a negotiated just agreement worthy of the expenditure of money, carbon, energy, time, travel and emotion, that’s a very, very tall order. We live... Continue Reading →
I Francis – A reflection on the Eve of St. Francis Day
S. Francis, in the shadow of the Andes, Lima Peru. Photo by the author Francis, we need you more than ever, right here, everywhere, through all time and right now. Through your physical presence centuries ago, you disturbed and challenged your Church, inviting those who paid attention to what was really happening, who remained faithful... Continue Reading →