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Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth Paperback – Illustrated, February 26, 2008

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If we are blowing our Franciscan horn here, it should have been blown much earlier and much louder! This is the wisdom that our world so desires and needs today. We can no longer see ourselves as separate from the 'great chain of being,' and we can no longer see this as a non-religious issue. Francis intuited all of this 800 years ago. —Father Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Three of the greatest minds in Franciscan theology, Ilia Delio, O.S.F., Franciscan Keith Douglass Warner, O.F.M., and Pamela Wood, come together to discuss one of the greatest crises of our time—the destruction of the Earth. This book takes both a theological and practical approach to developing a Franciscan spirituality of the earth. Four sections highlight the distinct relationships creation has with the world: incarnation, community, contemplation and conversion. In this meticulously researched book, the authors propose ways in which we can all understand our own roles in relationship to the Earth and ways in which we can make it better.

Each section offers reflective action opportunities designed to bring the book's ecological and theological insights into the reader's daily life and nurture a Franciscan spirituality of the earth. Prayers, meditations, spiritual practices and group activities are offered which provide a practical hands-on approach to reconnecting with the earth and acting in right relationship.

"Earth, with all its creatures, is in crisis. And responding to this crisis will require every possible resource of our human community. One of the most precious of these resources is the Franciscan tradition. It is a joy to welcome this book as a wise, thoughtful, inspiring and practical contribution to ecological theology, grounded in ancient Christian tradition that sees Earth as our sister and mother. Care for Creation is part of a wider retrieval of Franciscan theology for our new time, but is unique in this blend of three interrelated disciplines, scientifically informed ecology, theology and the practice of reflective action." —From the Foreword by Denis Edwards

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The authors combine good science with solid theology and practical applications, displaying the genius of the Franciscan tradition in lively dialogue with today s environmental crisis...a profound theology from our medieval Catholic heritage that can help put our Sister Mother Earth at the forefront of religious concern in the twenty-first century. An excellent tool for parishes, schools and study-groups concerned about expressing Christian faith through a right relationship with God s creation. --Brother William J. Short, O.F.M., professor, Christian spirituality, Franciscan School of Theology/GTU, Berkeley

In this thoughtful and inspiring book the authors provide a great service to the earth and all its inhabitants. They show how a contemporary Franciscan spirituality of creation, following the footprints of Jesus with the guidance of Saint Francis of Assisi, can help renew the face of the earth in our own time. --John F. Haught, Ph.D., senior fellow, science and religion, Woodstock Theological Center

…a delightful and valuable book, filled with information, insight and inspiration. --Roger S. Gottlieb, author, A Greener Faith: Religious Environmentalism and Our Planet's Future

In this thoughtful and inspiring book the authors provide a great service to the earth and all its inhabitants. They show how a contemporary Franciscan spirituality of creation, following the footprints of Jesus with the guidance of Saint Francis of Assisi, can help renew the face of the earth in our own time. --John F. Haught, Ph.D., senior fellow, science and religion, Woodstock Theological Center

…a delightful and valuable book, filled with information, insight and inspiration. --Roger S. Gottlieb, author, A Greener Faith: Religious Environmentalism and Our Planet's Future

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ILIA DELIO, O.S.F., is professor and chair of spirituality studies at the Washington Theological Union in Washington, D.C. She wrote Franciscan Prayer, The Humility of God: A Franciscan Perspective, Clare of Assisi: A Heart Full of Love, Crucified Love: Bonaventure’s Mysticism of the Crucified Christ and Simply Bonaventure: An Introduction to His Life, Thought and Writings. KEITH DOUGLASS WARNER, o.f.m., is a lecturer and researcher at Santa Clara University (California), where he teaches in the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Institute. He studies sustainable agriculture and environmental policy and teaches about the greening of religion and the value of biodiversity. He wrote Agroecology in Action: Extending Alternative Agriculture through Social Networks. PAMELA WOOD is an art therapist, spiritual director and retreat facilitator in Portland, Oregon. She develops experiential activities to help individuals and groups deepen their faith and take action on behalf of creation.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Franciscan Media; Illustrated edition (February 26, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0867168382
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0867168389
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches

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Sue

Inspiring and true.

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Inspiring and meaningful...science and nature and spirituality.

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Kindle's text-to-speech feature is not working at all well with the e-file. Only a small portion of audio is discernible. Rhythmic gaps in audio continue from beginning to end. I am not sure if this is a Kindle device issue or an issue related to the publisher. Content is superb. We're reading it in an adult class.

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The first chapter alone says it all - the earth is seen as some sort of "steady state" garden of Eden that is being ruined by humanity. The authors ignore the huge "destructive" forces of nature such as ice ages or even asteroids that far outweigh the activities of any species and the huge changes that our planet has been through over millions years. .

If we accept the arguments promoted by the book - the solutions given in the book are laughable and barely scratch the surface of solving the purported ecological problems. This will only be done by a combination of a massive reduction in current western living standards and aspirations in poorer societies to get to these living standards, or a massive reduction in human population. The authors see little or no role for technology or science or human creativity in improving our lot. Indeed, science and technology are seen as ultimately destructive rather than creative. It is the
typical Malthusian argument.

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I requested this book because I am a Third Order Franciscan and this is a book for study for our order at Canticle Campus. Ilia Delio is a Franciscan also and her written work is much appreciated by other Franciscans around the world.
The book is well written and though provoking as are several of Jarred Diamonds books especially Collapse. We as members of society need to know how to care for creation. A look at the history of Easter Island should give us all pause for thought,

Marilynn Mincey TSSF

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James M. Reiter

A must read for all Franciscans and Franciscans at heart

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I highly recommend this book not only for Franciscans but for all who are serious about protecting creation. The book offers a Franciscan spirituality along with practical steps to be taken. Most important, it raises a level of consciousness to assist in one's spiritual reflection on the care of creation.

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Care for the earth is so essential today and the author provides reasons this is everyone's responsibility.

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Dennis Kesner

A little outdated

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A little outdated. Most of the points are valid, but for me it needs to be updated. I did not particularly enjoy the read, there are better sources to get this information.

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Kathryn M. Schillreff

Loved this book!

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Reminder of how relevant St. Francis is to our world today. Some practical, doable ways to live a life worthy of our faith, Gods creation, and St. Francis' example

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An excellent book

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Maz

Food for Thought

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I will try to avoid giving the plot away. This book is well researched and well written, I strongly recommend anyone with Franciscan leanings to beg, borrow, or steal a copy !

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Clare Hallward

An excellent collection. As I am planning a course on ...

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An excellent collection. As I am planning a course on Climate Change, Does it Change Everything? for this fall at the Thomas More Institute in Montreal, we will certainly use excerpts from this book. We will be exploring why we don't care, why people chuck garbage in the park and any old where ... ?

I am grateful for the Franciscan perspective on these matters. Pope Francis has added vital thinking and perspective in his encyclical, Laudate Si.

Gratefully, Clare Hallward

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Very tedious, reader treated as some sort of numbskull unaware ...

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Very heavy reading. Could nt really get into it. Very tedious, reader treated as some sort of numbskull unaware of current and very public debates around the environment. Very disappointing!

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An inspiring book

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I found this book to be inspiring with many helpful suggestions on how one can reduce his/her carbon footprint. I particularly enjoyed the discussion on the interpendence of humanity with nature and that living in concert with nature is our responsibility as Christians.

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