Did Cornwall Alliance’s Open Letter to Pope Francis on Climate Change cause the Pope and his advisors to think twice? Maybe, maybe not. But “sources inside Santa Marta [where Pope Francis makes his home] are reporting that the Pope will not be publishing [the] already completed text [of the encyclical], and has—for the time being—tabled the entire project.” “The reason, according to [Vaticanist Sandro] Magister, is that the Pope realized that the document in its current state had no chance of … [Read more...]
Building Relationships with the Needy on the Basis of Human Dignity
The most beautiful and most esteemed thing in God’s creation is man. Everyone, male and female, sinner or saint, is made in God’s image. What this means is that we are to act towards every person as if they had inestimable value, because they do. This is, in my opinion, one of the most powerful truths of the Christian life. It gives substance and a rationale to how we are to treat all people. We are called to love people that we would naturally have no reason to love because of this truth. Let … [Read more...]
Today Thousands Are Joining in Prayer for the Environment and the Poor!
Today is the Cornwall Alliance Day of Prayer for the Environment and the Poor! We chose today because it is Norman Borlaug's birthday. Dr. Borlaug is known as "The Man Who Fed the World" because of his work increasing crop yields. To learn more about his life click here. For a recent article by Dr. James Wanliss regarding Borlaug, click here. Today we are posting reflections and prayers hourly regarding a variety of topics relating to the environment and to those in poverty. Here is a list of … [Read more...]
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love, Where there is injury, pardon Where there is doubt, faith, Where there is despair, hope, Where there is darkness, light, Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, not so much to be understood as to understand, not so much to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in dying that we … [Read more...]
We Pray for the Thousands of Americans Who Suffer from Fuel Poverty
Heavenly Father, I pray for the thousands of Americans who are suffering from fuel poverty, like Sharon Garcia, a single mom in Pueblo, Colorado, whose home doubles as a daycare center—the source of her meager income. Because Colorado’s lawmakers decided to fight global warming by reducing carbon dioxide emissions, Pueblo’s electricity provider replaced inexpensive coal-fired power plants with more expensive gas-fired plants, and passed on the costs to customers. Sharon’s monthly electric bill … [Read more...]
We Pray That Abortion Would End, and the True Blessing of Children be Known
Psalm 127 ESV Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. 3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children[a] of one's youth. 5 Blessed is the … [Read more...]
We Pray for Truth, and Those who Proclaim It
Dear Father in Heaven, Thank You for making us in Your image to know You and to be known by You. We give all glory and honor to You, and You alone. Help us to know and believe the truth, and let us not succumb to the lies of the enemy. Remove our fears and keep us from sin. Make the rough places smooth. Help us to love unconditionally with hearts that are whole and humble and forgiving. Thank you for the privilege to disciple our children. Give us confidence, courage, and strength to do this … [Read more...]
Father, We Thank You for Your Goodness and Mercy
Heavenly Father, We thank You that You, Your Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit have always been, are, and always will be the same. We come into Your presence with thanksgiving in our hearts, for You are not only the Maker of heaven and earth but also Adonai, the owner, ruler, and master of all creation. We praise You as Creator, for the earth is Yours and the fullness thereof, and for Your creative power that remains unchanged since time began. We thank You further for your goodness and mercy, … [Read more...]
We Pray for Those Working in the Jardim Gramacho Landfill, Brazil
BACKGROUND REPORT by The Rt. Rev. William Mikler The Jardim Gramacho landfill is the largest garbage dump in South America. No longer active, this enormous trash heap is home to 12,000 people who have neither running water nor sewage. Most all live in shacks made of cardboard or tin, and share the dump with wild pigs, vermin, snakes, and buzzards. Many of the inhabitants are children who do not know who their father is. The Life Change Project Rio team that serves in the dump is comprised of … [Read more...]
We Pray for Religious Leaders to Understand the Science and Economics of Climate Change and Energy Policy
Heavenly Father, I pray for religious leaders like Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, who with the best of intentions are urging their followers to embrace global warming alarmism, thinking that by so doing they will help protect the poor. Lord, please open their eyes to the strong scientific evidence that natural forces far outweigh human forces in determining Earth’s temperature and that reducing fossil fuel use will have little or no effect on temperature, … [Read more...]
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