Addressing one of the key themes of Catholic social teaching, care for God’s creation, this book outlines the Catholic perspective on the ecological crisis. The church recognizes that this is a moral issue and has not remained silent. Catholic writings call for action to protect and foster God’s incredible gift of creation. The quality of life of future generations directly depends on a healthy environment.

This resource presents the scriptural foundations, Church teaching, and environmental ethics at the heart of ecological justice. Practical principles serve as guides to foster a Catholic ecological spirituality and support Christian stewardship. Questions focus on bringing to life this spirituality and this commitment to stewardship. Examples include the following: What do you think of the statement that the land, (and, by implication, every ability we possess) is not our property but God’s possession over which we have been given stewardship? How does the abuse of the natural world diminish human dignity?