Listen to the Cry of the Earth
and the Cry of the Poor
Who doesn’t want to park as close to the church or school as possible? Depending on available parking space and aside from parking spaces necessarily set aside for the handicapped and the elderly, parishes could set aside a row of spaces reserved for parishioners, students, and teachers who drive hybrid, electric, or alternative-fueled vehicles. Rewarding parishioners who are committed to the spirit of Laudato Si is one small gesture that can change hearts and minds.