Listen to the Cry of the Earth
and the Cry of the Poor
Parishes and schools have an opportunity to lead by example with respect to what they purchase and their policies and processes of recycling and composting. These institutions are highly visible to many people and their decisions can be influencial in the community beyond their direct impact. Children in particular learn about what is normal in their commumity from what they experience in schools. Catholic institutions in particular can reinforce the messages from Pope Francis's Laudato Si concerning the impact of environmental degradation on the poor.