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  • Keeping illnesses at bay

    Keeping illnesses at bay

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    Apart from legislation or class actions that would prohibit the use of these chemicals in food production, we can do the following: Remove as much of the lingering pesticides and herbicides in rice, food, and vegetables by washing copiously with clean water, preferably running water. The following are some of the phytonutrient-containing herbs, vegetables and fruits that support the detoxification system of the body: Green tea contains catechins Turmeric contains curcumin Soy contains genistein Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower contain glucosinolates Red grapes contain resveratrol Watercress and pomegranate contain ellagic acid These foods additionally provide a positive influence on the expression of genes that regulate the detoxification processes associated with toxic mineral accumulation. We can help mitigate this dangerous trend toward further environmental destruction and its effects on our bodies by such simple steps as being aware of what are harmful and by refusing to ingest what we know will wreak havoc on our bodily systems.

  • Take action, “Praise God” for a world that sings of infinite love: A reflection on Laudate Deum

    Take action, “Praise God” for a world that sings of infinite love: A reflection on Laudate Deum

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    Consequently, whatever is being done risks being seen only as a ploy to distract attention.” Indeed, in our very own country, present and potential progress in tapping clean and affordable energy from renewables is muted by ambitious plans to expand the use of fossil gas, retain coal, and allow the entry of other unreliable and risky technologies. “We must move beyond the mentality of appearing to be concerned but not having the courage needed to produce substantial changes” he says, and put on a brave heart, “…for authentic faith not only gives strength to the human heart, but also transforms life, transfigures our goals and sheds light on our relationship to others and with creation as a whole.” We are asked to remember that “the universe unfolds in God, who fills it completely… there is a mystical meaning to be found in a leaf, in a mountain trail, in a dewdrop, in a poor person’s face.” We live in a world that was so lovingly created, and if “the world sings of an infinite Love: how can we fail to care for it?” It must be pointed out that Pope Francis also issues the most important challenge of not stopping at generating action within the individual level. As he says in a manner that could not be clearer, “the most effective solutions will not come from individual efforts alone, but above all from major political decisions on the national and international level.” One could think of the lesson taught by our Lord Jesus when he, too, walked this Earth in a parable from the gospel of Luke—”From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Brothers and sisters, God has indeed granted those that are in government and in the highest places of society the means and capacity to make sweeping changes happen – changes that can be enough to pull the brakes on an even more catastrophic future.

  • The printed word—a thing of the past?

    The printed word—a thing of the past?

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    The rapid advancement of technology and the proliferation of digital information sources seem to have made the printed word a thing of the past. Does this mean that from now on we should have small…

  • That inner spark we call joy

    That inner spark we call joy

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    She wrote in one of her books, “Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” When her letters were made public during her beatification process, only then the people understood how much spiritual suffering she had endured. The lady said how much she appreciated the girl’s greetings and how her sunny disposition made her feel joyful as well.In the same manner that a joyful person can positively lift another person’s spirit, a grumpy person can ruin the day for us.When people around us are grouchy, and constantly criticize others for every little misstep, we tend to feel discouraged and depressed. Augustine puts its best: “Our hearts are restless, O God until it rests in you.” Inner joy is possible when our heart is in the right place and possesses the right things; when we live fully the very purpose for which God has created us.

  • Withdrawing from companies with environmentally destructive practices

    Withdrawing from companies with environmentally destructive practices

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    In the global landscape, one must notice the tremendous feat that happened on a weekend this month: days ahead the highly anticipated Climate Ambition Summit of the United Nations, over 600,000 people across the globe mobilized for a united call to phase out fossil fuels—fast, fair, and forever. Efforts of civil society to communicate with those backing gas expansion in the VIP through financing are also paying off: in its last annual meeting, the German asset manager DWS announced that it has moved away from investing in San Miguel Corporation due to the company’s massive plans for destructive gas projects, including in the biodiversity rich VIP. Today, fossil gas and also coal still figure significantly in the latest proposed Philippine Energy Plan of the Department of Energy (DOE) well into 2050—a time when we should have already long transitioned to 100% renewables if we were to meet the 1.5°C climate ambition.