Mary and Ecological Spirituality
Document Type
Recorded Presentation
Publication Date
4-7-2017
Abstract
The purpose and interest of a Christian ecology are closely related to creation and life. Ecology is both a guardian and physician of creation in order to protect and promote human and other forms of life. Does Mary have a place and role in creation with regard to human life and nature? Can her life and mission suggest an ecology-inspired spirituality?
On April 7, 2017 we joined together, across the globe in real time, to listen and discuss two presentations on the subject of Mary and Ecological Spirituality. We wanted to know if Mary is a spiritual model to help us live responsibly in today's threatened nature and world.
Presentations began via teleconference promptly at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time (United States). After a brief introduction, each presenter gave a 20-minute presentation on his or her topic. The session concluded with an hour of open discussion and final remarks at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Disciplines
Catholic Studies | Christianity
eCommons Citation
Flores, Deyanira and Roten, Johann G., "Mary and Ecological Spirituality" (2017). Marian Forum. 10.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/marian_forum/10
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Comments
Dr. Deyanira Flores, S.T.D., Visiting Faculty, International Marian Research Institute; Faculty, National Seminary of Our Lady of the Angels, Costa Rica: What is the relationship between the Virgin Mary and Creation? Presentation explores different answers that significant authors from Tradition have given to this question.
Father Johann Roten, S.M., Director of Research and Special Projects, International Marian Research Institute: Based on contemporary reflections about Mary and ecology, this talk works to determine if Mary has a role in ecology and what would be the conditions and possible expressions of an ecology-inspired Marian spirituality.