Ecological Conversion

On this final day of Advent, take time to read the following passage from Pope Francis' upcoming World Day of Peace message (http://bit.ly/2Mo36Nn).

"The ecological conversion for which we are appealing will lead us to a new way of looking at life, as we consider the generosity of the Creator who has given us the earth and called us to a share it in joy and moderation. This conversion must be understood in an integral way, as a transformation of how we relate to our sisters and brothers, to other living beings, to creation in all its rich variety and to the Creator who is the origin and source of all life. For Christians, it requires that 'the effects of their encounter with Jesus Christ become evident in their relationship with the world around them'”.

May your heart-felt experience with the birth of Jesus this Christmas sustain you in your journey toward simplicity, enhance your sense of gratitude and awe, transform your relationships- with God, neighbors, yourself, and the earth- and inspire others toward ecological conversion.