July-August 2019 “We welcome all to join us in a ‘revolution of tenderness.’” (Sisters of Mercy Recommitment 2017, quoting Pope Francis) EARTH Adopt #MercyMeatlessMondays for Season of Creation Recent reports have shown that meat production is a contributor...
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July-August 2019 “We welcome all to join us in a ‘revolution of tenderness.’” (Sisters of Mercy Recommitment 2017, quoting Pope Francis) EARTH Adopt #MercyMeatlessMondays for Season of Creation Recent reports have shown that meat production is a contributor to global warming, and clearing land for animal grazing is a factor in deforestation of the Amazon. It is with that in mind that Mercy’s Justice Team has developed a seven-week resource to assist individuals, families and institutions in reducing their meat consumption to mark the Season of Creation, Sept. 1-Oct. 4, and the start of the Vatican’s Synod on the Amazon, Oct. 6-27. The Mercy Meatless Mondays guide, adopted from the IHM Sisters of Monroe, Michigan, includes facts about the benefits of more plant-based diets as well as recipes. Tag #MercyMeatlessMondays when you share photos on social media of making or eating your vegetarian meals. Effort Launched to Integrate Laudato Si into Life of U.S. Church Seven Mercys participated
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