In his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis called for “a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet” and urged all Catholics to “cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation.” In our cover story, “Harvest of Faith,” we look at some of the ways Catholic organizations are working to preserve the integrity and beauty of the earth and feed their communities. Efforts in sustainable farming, land preservation and energy efficiency are sowing seeds of hope for present and future generations.
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FROM THE CARDINAL
That’s what happens when a seed is sown in good soil: Day by day, year by year, for a lifetime and beyond, the harvest grows and multiplies.
HARVEST OF FAITH
Planting Seeds of Hope
Values in Action
Sowing Charity
Minding Our Footprint
REASONS TO BE JOYFUL
The Catholic Church is alive and well and living in the hearts of millions of faithful men, women and children.
ONE-DAY PILGRIMAGES
Not up for the flight to Lourdes? These shrines in the Archdiocese of New York will lift you up, boarding pass not required.
Side Trips
FORUM
Why do we pray to saints?
What is Ordinary Time?
NEWS AND NOTES
Choosing Faith: Saying Yes to Christ (Part II)
Young Adult Outreach: Keeping – and Building – the Faith
NYPD Chaplains: Serving Those Who Serve
Issue: Speaking of Abortion
Culture Corner: Beyond the Beach Read