Awakening to a New Consciousness
Mercy's Theological Reflection Process
Welcome to Session One of Awakening to a New Consciousness. Please see below for information that will help guide you as we begin this theological reflection process together.
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The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas commemorated the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical, Laudato Si, On Care for Our Common Home, by launching the Mercy Earth Challenge — a year-long challenge for the common good.
We introduced this amid constant reminders — including a global coronavirus pandemic and global climate crisis — of our interconnected world.
We invited everyone in our Mercy Family and beyond into a year-long series of personal, communal and systemic actions throughout six distinct seasons:
Many in the global North live in a trance from which we do not see the day-to-day costs of our lifestyles or the tragedy of our belief in the myth of unlimited growth.
Laudato Si Action Plan
The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas has enrolled in the Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform, joining the worldwide Catholic community in a seven-year journey toward more fully living Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’.
Explore our efforts
Explore our effortsMercy Tips to Care for Earth
These are suggestions for how individual sisters, associates, companions, co-workers, volunteers and friends can limit their environmental and carbon footprint on Earth, our common home.
Read our tips
Read our tipsExtractivism
Extractivism is a short-sighted model of development that exploits natural resources, often at the expense of local communities. Join us as we journey toward a new consciousness focused on extractivism.
Awakening to a New Consciousness
Awakening to a New ConsciousnessMercy Earth Challenge
Created to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis’ letter, Laudato Si, the Mercy Earth Challenge offers six resources inviting users to take action for the good of Earth and each other.
Learn About the Challenge
Learn About the ChallengeRosary of Creation
Combining images with quotes from Laudato Si, three videos explore the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries and the Mysteries of the Fullness of the Universe. Designed for individual or group reflection.
Explore the Rosary of Creation
Explore the Rosary of CreationRaise your voice with ours!
Explore our current advocacy efforts and get involved.
Take Action TodayThis Earth Day prayer from the Sisters of Mercy honors all of God’s creation.