These Advent reflections by Arthur Jones, a former editor and publisher of NCR, was originally published by his parish, St. Vincent de Paul Parish Community in Baltimore. Jones' 30-year career with NCR also included stints as Washington bureau chief, diplomatic correspondent, West Coast correspondent and health care issues correspondent. He's the author of 15 books. For this Advent series, he wishes to acknowledge the inspiration of the Celtic invocations of Alexander Carmichael's Carmina Gadelica.
EarthBeat shares reflections based on "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home." Week 4 leads us to Christmas and the entirety of things — that is, everything, living, earthly, cosmic, spiritual.
EarthBeat shares reflections based on "Laudato Si': on Care for our Common Home." In Week 3, Pope Francis does not mince words. He challenges us to stand and defy the status quo of power wielders.
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NCR is sharing Advent reflections based on the text of "Laudato Si': on Care for our Common Home." This first week offers ways to connect with God's loving plan, be mindful of integral ecology, truly see creation and uphold human dignity.
