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SOMETHING TO THINK AND PRAY ABOUT THIS WEEK
Be grateful for Our Food Resources
We waste a lot of food.
We buy too much.
We are mesmerised by bargains like ‘3 for the price of 2’.
Pope Francis on waste of food:
‘Our grandparents used to make a point of not throwing away leftover food. Consumerism has made us accustomed to wasting food daily, and we are unable to see its real value … throwing away food is like stealing from the table of those who are poor and hungry – around 1.3 billion metric tonnes (1.43 billion tons) of food, or one third of what is produced for human consumption, gets lost or wasted every year, according to the United Nation’s food agency.’
Like Jesus, Pope Francis used dramatic language to make a point. He reminded us of something we don’t want to hear. When we waste food, we disrespect what the earth gives us. Caring for the earth is not only about environmentalism; it is also about ensuring the equal distribution of the earth’s resources and being grateful to the earth for what it gives us.
Donal Neary SJ, The Sacred Heart Messenger, September 2022
We remember at this time...
Many people face Alzheimer’s and dementia in silence, unsure of how to speak up or where to turn. But we’re not meant to walk this path alone. Let us be open to honest and compassionate conversations, and remind each other that support is available. We are one human family, and what touches one of us touches us all. We pray that the Lord is with us as we give each other the space to keep talking, keep listening, and continue to show up for one another. Amen!
Sacred Space – Daily Prayer for 25 Years
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