Join us in bringing Mercy to Earth
This April 22-23, Catholics on every continent will be bringing mercy to our common home as part of #Mercy2Earth Weekend. Join this global movement by committing to do one Act of Mercy for the earth.
See some ideas below and then register your Act.
I will join a local climate march.
I will begin a group for the “care of creation” in my parish, community or institution.
I will organize a workshop or educational talk about the care of creation.
I will incorporate #Mercy2Earth into the Sunday liturgy.
I will organize a Divine Mercy Chaplet that incorporates care for creation in my family, parish or community.
I will advocate for local and national policies that promote the transition to renewable energy.
I will buy from companies that support the switch to a low-carbon future.
I will reduce my consumption of meat.
I will calculate my carbon footprint. (
www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx)
I will divest my personal investments from fossil fuels.
I will encourage my organization to divest their funds from fossil fuels.
I will avoid flying whenever possible, fly less frequently, fly shorter distances, and fly economy class.
I will reduce the use of my car by carpooling or taking public transport, bicycling or walking.
I will watch my driving habits: Speeding and unnecessary acceleration waste gas and money and increase your carbon footprint.
I will buy local fruit and vegetables, or even try growing my own.
I will plant a native plant or tree.
I will buy foods that are in season locally
I will begin a recycling campaign in my family, community or parish.
I will compost my food waste.
I will hang out the washing instead of tumble drying.
I will use my own bag for all purchases.
I will turn down the heating by 1⁰C.
I will purchase less things.
I will add solar panels to the roof of my home.
I will not buy bottled water if my tap water is safe to drink.
I will look for ways to better insulate my home.
I will only fill the kettle & boil the amount of water needed.
I will spend less time in the shower.
I will turn electrical equipment off when not in use.
When necessary, I will replace my appliances with energy efficient ones.
Will it ever end?
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