The Joyful Mystery: Field Notes Toward a Green Thomism
The Joyful Mystery: Field Notes Toward a Green Thomism, written by Dr. Christopher Thompson, CRL board member and professor at the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, seeks to revive the Church's practice of integral ecology and encourages a deeper awareness of the presence of God. Dr. Thompson draws from the…The Vocation of the Agricultural Leader: Integrating Faith with Agriculture and the Environment
Inspired by documents such as the Vocation of the Business Leader, the process of producing this reflection began with the understanding that farming is a unique and privileged way of life, deserving of its own theological foundation. Through the collective work of farmers, policy makers, food corporation executives and theologians, this document infuses…Farming, Faith and Family Life
In this booklet, Stephen Wood has provided a well-tested primer of the "who, what, where, when, why, and hows" of sticking one's toe into the water of small farming. He begins with theory as well as theology, and particularly, with the complementary commingling of homeschooling and rural life. He then ends…Food Security and Economic Justice: A Faith-Based Study Guide on Poverty and Hunger
This study guide is a reflection on hunger and poverty, and a call to action and justice. It begins with an observation of the world as we know it: A world with resources and knowledge to produce ample food for all, and yet many people have little to eat and…LEADER’S GUIDE for Food Security and Economic Justice: A Faith-Based Study Guide on Poverty and Hunger
This Leader's Guide will help group facilitators lead groups through the Food Security and Economic Justice study guide. It includes extra resources, tips and helpful hints to aid groups in examining Economic Justice and Food Security through the lens of our Catholic faith. Suggested setting is either at least one…