St Gabrial’s Church, 670 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto

“In the Amazon rainforest, which is of vital importance for the planet, a deep crisis has been triggered by prolonged human intervention, in which a “culture of waste” (LS 16) and an extractivist mentality prevail. The Amazon is a region with rich biodiversity; it is multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-religious; it is a mirror of all humanity which, in defense of life, requires structural and personal changes by all human beings, by nations, and by the Church.”

On the first Sunday of each month, the Passionist Centre for Ecology and Spirituality with the Elliott Allen Institute for Theology & Ecology facilitates a 45-minute reflection and discussion prompted by the readings for that Sunday's liturgy.  Using prose, poetry, and/or video clips, the guided reflection brings an ecological perspective to the scripture readings, using the cosmological vision of Thomas Berry in dialogue with social and ecological commentators.  All are welcome. 

The EcoSabbath gathering will be held in the large meeting room (the Gabriel Room).