Ecological responsibility of Benedictine monasteries: a study of three cases (Plankstetten, Andechs and Gut Aich)

This paper presents the practical contribution of three Benedictine monasteries to an integrated ecology, strongly recommended in pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’. Based mainly on the materials inserted on the websites of these monasteries, a particular and important connection is observed betwe...

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Main Author: Bernard Sawicki
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Language:English
Published: The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow 2017-10-01
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Online Access:http://czasopisma.upjp2.edu.pl/poloniasacra/article/view/2168
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description This paper presents the practical contribution of three Benedictine monasteries to an integrated ecology, strongly recommended in pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’. Based mainly on the materials inserted on the websites of these monasteries, a particular and important connection is observed between modern, ecological solutions and pastoral activities. Everything arises from the balanced Benedictine spirituality, where liturgy and communal life are integrated through personal prayer and reading of the Bible. After considering the motivations presented by these three monasteries for their ecological accomplishments, the specific domains are examined, such as self-sufficiency, energy and gardens.
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spelling doaj-art-a96b2805eeab4762a1df8f11ec37cbe02025-02-11T23:00:41ZengThe Pontifical University of John Paul II in KrakowPolonia Sacra1428-56732391-65752017-10-0121310.15633/ps.2168Ecological responsibility of Benedictine monasteries: a study of three cases (Plankstetten, Andechs and Gut Aich)Bernard Sawicki0Pontificio Ateneo Sant’Anselmo, RomaThis paper presents the practical contribution of three Benedictine monasteries to an integrated ecology, strongly recommended in pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’. Based mainly on the materials inserted on the websites of these monasteries, a particular and important connection is observed between modern, ecological solutions and pastoral activities. Everything arises from the balanced Benedictine spirituality, where liturgy and communal life are integrated through personal prayer and reading of the Bible. After considering the motivations presented by these three monasteries for their ecological accomplishments, the specific domains are examined, such as self-sufficiency, energy and gardens.http://czasopisma.upjp2.edu.pl/poloniasacra/article/view/2168Benedictinesecologyeconomyenergyspirituality
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Ecological responsibility of Benedictine monasteries: a study of three cases (Plankstetten, Andechs and Gut Aich)
Polonia Sacra
Benedictines
ecology
economy
energy
spirituality
title Ecological responsibility of Benedictine monasteries: a study of three cases (Plankstetten, Andechs and Gut Aich)
title_full Ecological responsibility of Benedictine monasteries: a study of three cases (Plankstetten, Andechs and Gut Aich)
title_fullStr Ecological responsibility of Benedictine monasteries: a study of three cases (Plankstetten, Andechs and Gut Aich)
title_full_unstemmed Ecological responsibility of Benedictine monasteries: a study of three cases (Plankstetten, Andechs and Gut Aich)
title_short Ecological responsibility of Benedictine monasteries: a study of three cases (Plankstetten, Andechs and Gut Aich)
title_sort ecological responsibility of benedictine monasteries a study of three cases plankstetten andechs and gut aich
topic Benedictines
ecology
economy
energy
spirituality
url http://czasopisma.upjp2.edu.pl/poloniasacra/article/view/2168
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