Exploring Ecospirituality: Sustainability and Spirituality
Contemplating the spirituality of sustainability is coming to accept an evangelizer role in the 21st century if there is to be a future for humans …
Ecospiritualityof Green Living
Right RelationshipsReverence – ReduceDo I really need or simply want?
Respect – ReuseWhat can I give/get/borrowfrom the commonfor the common good?
Responsibility – RecycleHow can I influence by actions?
From the ecospirituality perspective, if all is gift from God then the call to live the famous three R’s is directly connected to living in right relationships out of attitudes and actions of reverence, respect and responsibility. The challenge for each of us is to have a change of heart in small ways that make these connections evident in daily decisions and practices.
There are many ways to make small steps towards more sustainable living. Obviously, the actual material possessions are not what are individually good or evil, but does my attitude and use promote or demote the Earth’s sustainability? … How do I, as an individual, lessen my impact on the environment? Where do I begin to practice a spirituality of ecology in sustainable ways that are life giving to me?
US Mission Center, 4233 Sulphur Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109, 877-272-1870 Vocation Office, 1400 South Sheridan Rd., Wichita, KS 67213 - Telephone: 877-ADORERS (877-236-7377)(Copyright 2005 Adorers of the Blood of Christ)