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United States in the Lenten Fast for Climate Justice- MONDAY, MARCH 16

 

Hello everyone!

We are writing to remind all of you from the United States that you will be fasting on Monday, March 16 as part of our Lenten Fast for Climate Justice. You will be joining hundreds of people from over 50 countries in this global movement of prayer and fasting for climate action! There are several resources on our website to help you prepare for your fast, including Pope Francis' message for Lent 2015 and our Guide to the Lenten Fast for Climate Justice.   Thanks for fasting with us and please spread the word about our Lenten Fast by sharing our posts and tweets!

God Bless!



Climate justice is generally used as a term for viewing climate change as an ethical issue and considering how its causes and effects relate to concepts of justice, particularly environmental justice and social justice. This can mean examining issues such as equality, human rights, collective rights and historical responsibility in relation to climate change

 

 The Global Catholic Climate Movement

www.CatholicClimateMovement.global




A Catholic guide for the

Lenten Fast for Climate Justice


The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan.


He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. Mark 1:12-13


This is the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke. Isaiah 58:6


Being Catholic means accepting the need to fast as individuals and in community. This ancient act of penance has long been a spiritual exercise to help us control our worldly desires. Fasting helps us grow in virtue so that (by the grace of God) we can overcome sin, even modern ones like climate change.


How do I fast? We suggest you fast from food during at least one meal or an entire day. Remember to be careful and don’t compromise your health; everyone sacrifices in different ways based on their age, physical strengths, and limitations. We also encourage doing a “Carbon Fast”, trying to avoid activities that produce carbon dioxide and other wastes (by reducing your use of fossil fuels, electricity, plastic, paper, and toxins).


When do I fast? Besides joining all Catholics to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, you can fast in the Lenten Fast for Climate Justice, especially on the day selected for your country (see dates: bit.ly/LentFastDates). Catholics don’t fast on Sundays because that is always a day to celebrate the joys of


Easter.



What do I do besides limiting my meals and consumption?


* Pray: Start the day by putting yourself in God's presence and recite this prayer:

“Lord, look upon us and hear our prayer. By the penance and good works you inspire, help us to discipline our appetites and to be renewed in spirit. So that we may be better stewards of creation, help us to live simply even when our desires are great. And help us to love greatly, even when we are not loved. Grant this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.” (Adapted from the Divine Office.)



*Throughout the day, pray the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, or the Divine Office.


* Read Scripture, especially those passages referring to Creation Stewardship and Environmental

Justice (such as bit.ly/OTcreation and bit.ly/NTcreation).



*Take part in a mass or holy hour in your parish, asking to incorporate “the urgent solution of the climate change crisis” as a prayer intention.



What do I pray for?


*For the urgent solution of the climate change crisis.

*For the grace to grow in virtue, which helps us be better stewards of creation.

* For easing the suffering of the poor and those affected by disease and severe weather.

* For the Church, that it may use its prophetic voice to help solve the environmental problem we face.




 

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