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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 

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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.

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Spiritual Oasis
From the moment you enter the property you feel right at home. The grounds are amazing, accommodations are spotless and the food so nourishing that your spirit is guaranteed to be revived. Betty, as always, brings a fresh perspective and solutions to making everyday living a more pleasurable and spiritual experience.

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Embracing the Journey: A Women's Retreat on the Spiritual & Psychological Dimensions of Aging
I thoroughly enjoyed and retreat itself. The Presenter, Betty Hill Crowson, was well prepared and knowledgeable about the topic. She presented the topic clearly and provided opportunities for attendees to participate in exercises in order to experience aspects of the subject matter directly. Ms. Crowson was accessible and readily answered any questions.

Room accommodations were clean and comfortable and the food was excellent. All
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BioSpiritual Focusing: Day of Presence
Lovely group. The facilitators were transitioning, so it was a little disorganized, but the subject matter was delivered thoughtfully and clearly.

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Blessing of the animals
A beautiful ceremony and blessing for our pets on the feast of Saint Francis. Genesis Spiritual Center has a peaceful and inviting space to spend time appreciating nature and the many gifts God’s creation gives us each day. I appreciated the time and blessing given to my pet during this event.

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Sister Miriam Therese Callnan, RSM
Aside from the content of one’s retreat, enjoying the beauty of the grounds and property is a blessing. Thank you for offering such a respite!

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