21 Nov • From Temple to Earth: Protecting Our Common Home
A Word of Hope by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP, connecting the challenging Gospel message of Jesus cleansing the temple to our modern call for environmental stewardship. Discover how faith calls us to protect our planet. Drawing inspiration from Pope John Paul II's profound act of kissing the ground, Father Curran urges us to recognize that "where we walk is holy ground." This powerful reflection, inspired by current global discussions on caring for our common home, challenges us to examine our decisions and conduct as individuals and a community, fostering a world that lives in harmony with creation. If you found this message inspiring, please like this video, share it with others, and subscribe for more reflections on faith, justice, and peace! --- **Chapters:** 0:00 Welcome & Introduction (Fr. Brendan Curran, Dominican Promoter for Justice & Peace) 0:00:16 The Challenging Gospel: Jesus Cleanses the Temple 0:00:36 Global Leaders & Faith Leaders Convening in Brazil: Caring for Our Common Home 0:01:15 Reflection: Do We Live Our Belief in Environmental Stewardship? 0:01:20 Pope John Paul II's Symbol: Kissing the Ground in Mexico (1979) 0:02:05 "Where We Walk Is Holy Ground": Connecting Ancient Wisdom to Modern Conduct 0:02:23 Practical Actions: Our Daily Impact on the Environment 0:02:36 The Urgency of the Global Discussion & Jesus' Anger 0:02:59 Call to Action: Building a World Community & Protecting Our Environment 0:03:09 Final Thoughts: Our Conduct for a Better World --- #HolyGround #EnvironmentalStewardship #CreationCare #FatherBrendanCurran #DominicanOrder #JusticeAndPeace #CatholicFaith #GospelMessage #PopeJohnPaulII #CommonHome #EcoSpirituality #FaithAndEnvironment #Sustainability #ChristianLiving
