Why do we, as Christians, have a share in the responsibility of caring for our common home? How are we praising God through the caring for creation?
Friar Derrick sheds light on Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, helping us to understand the heart of our faith. It is through our identity as God’s creation, that we recognise all of creation are our brothers and sisters, for God is our Creator and through Him we were made.
As we celebrate the annual Season of Creation every September, may we truly realise how caring for creation is an integral part of living out our faith.
Catch ‘๐ข๐ณ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐๐น๐ฝ๐ถ๐’ with Friar Esmond Chua,OFM discussing the ‘World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation’ (1st Sept). Friar Esmond is currently in charge of the Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation(JPIC) of the Custody of St Anthony (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei).
Rising sea levels. Droughts. Floods. Disrupted food supply. The severity and urgency of climate change is upon us. Yet, do we see the need for change in our lifestyle, the way we produce and consume? Pope Francis, in his encyclical Laudato siโ, calls all of us to take โswift and unified global actionโ. But is Laudato siโ just about climate change and ecological issues? How about integral ecology? If we look deeper, โultimately what kind of world do we want to leave behind, in terms of its general direction, its meaning and its values? We need to see that what is at stake is our own dignity.โ
Join the speakers as they share their own personal experiences and the teachings of the Catholic Church on how we can change our imminent future โ not just the climate, but the world we live in.
Speakers: Friar Derrick Yap, Custos for the Custody of St Anthony (MalaysiaโSingaporeโBrunei) Joseph Teo, Singaporeโs Chief Negotiator for Climate Change, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment Wilson Ang, Founding President, Environmental Challenge Organisation (Singapore) Mark Tang, Caritas Board Member and Chair, Caritas Young Adults Committee
Muslims and Catholics Talk About Good Friday and Hari Raya During Covid-19 | Food and Faith Series
Join Ustaz Khairul Anwar, Ustazah Syahiirah and their invited guests – Don Basil and Friar Sixtus as they share about their unique experiences and the significance of their celebrations. As the Muslims in Singapore commemorate their holy celebrations during this pandemic period, Catholics also make adjustments to their religious lives and sacred occasions.
Speakers & Invited Guests : Ustaz Khairul Anwar Ustazah Syahiirah Don Basil Friar Sixtus Peter, OFM
What took place 800 years ago? In the year 1219, while on his way to meet Al-Malik, Francis of Assisi crossed the Crusader army lines and found himself in the siege of Damietta. Their subsequent encounter continues to inspire dialogue today as it become more important and relevant. Check out the recorded videos of the conference from the playlist below.
