Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 Integral Ecology: Francis's Moral and Spiritual Vision of Interconnectedness, Vincent J. Miller (University of Dayton, USA) Chapter 2 The Physical Science of Climate Change, Robert Brecha (Hanley Sustainability Institute, University of Dayton, USA) Chapter 3 Ecology: The Science of Interconnection, Terrence P. Ehrman, C.S.C. (Center for Theology, Science and Human Flourishing, University of Notre Dame, USA) Chapter 4 “The Love that Moves the Sun and the Stars”: A Theology of Creation, Elizabeth Groppe (Xavier University, USA) Chapter 5 “To Praise, Reverence, and Serve”: The Theological Anthropology of Pope Francis, Daniel Castillo (Loyola University Maryland, USA) Chapter 6 Becoming Painfully Aware: Spirituality and Solidarity in Laudato Si', Douglas Christie (Loyola Marymount University, USA) Chapter 7 Liturgy: The Exaltation of Creation, Sandra Yocum (University of Dayton, USA) Chapter 8 The Option for the Poor in Laudato Si': Connecting Care of Creation with Care for the Poor, Maria Teresa Dávila (Andover Newton Theological School, USA) Chapter 9 The Economic Vision of Pope Francis, Anthony Annett (Earth Institute, Columbia University, USA) Chapter 10 Laudato Si': Concern for Our Global Commons, Ottmar Edenhofer (TU Berlin-Berlin Institute of Technology, Germany), and Christian Flachsland (Hertie School for Governance, Germany). Chapter 11 What is to be Done? Climate Change Mitigation Strategies for the Next Generation, Robert Brecha (Hanley Sustainability Institute, University of Dayton, USA) Chapter 12 Creation Care through Consumption and Life Choices, Daniel DiLeo (Creighton University, USA) Chapter 13 Working Together to Address the Climate Crisis, Erin Lothes (College of Saint Elizabeth, USA) Bibliography Index

Promotional Information

A guide to the theology, ethics, and spirituality of Laudato Si' in dialogue with science, economics and policy.

About the Author

Vincent J. Miller holds the Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture at the University of Dayton, USA.

Reviews

As a whole, the essays reach a satisfying depth of engagement on complex issues with jargon-free accessibility… an invaluable introductory companion to Laudato Si’.
*Studies in Christian Ethics*

Besides the volume’s overall clarity, an ‘encyclical reading guide’ helpfully couple selections from Laudato Si’ with each article. The volume could accordingly be used for parish reading groups, seminary courses, and advanced undergraduate courses … An integral ecology demands no less, and, as this volume makes clear, [Vincent J. Miller] should be commended for understanding Catholic education as a distinct means by which everything can indeed be connected.
*Theological Studies*