Category Archives: Paris and Beyond

Paris–December 12, 2015–Historic Moment

By Joan Brown,osf I feel very humbled to be in the COP 21 at this historic moment when the world came together for the first ever climate change agreement. Some important pieces include a 2 degree target that aspires to … Continue reading

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Road to Paris–Blog 5, Saturday, December 5, 2015

Joan Brown,osf  COP Working Groups finish draft document for ministers to begin work with Monday While the goal of a draft document was met by noon today, important pieces need much work next week. Reduction temperatures have not been decided.  … Continue reading

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Road to Paris–Blog 4

Friday, Dec 4, 2015 Joan Brown,osf   International Rights of Nature Tribunal As I sat in a darkened auditorium with hundreds of brothers and sisters from around the world, the heat from the intense bodily closeness seemed to speak of … Continue reading

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The Road through Paris COP 21 Blog 4–Thursday, Dec. 4, 2015

Today was a very good day with a group of international Franciscans gathered at a meeting in Southern Paris (about an hour ride on the train).  Representatives from Ecuador, S. Korea, Netherlands, France, Brazil, US, Australia and Rome heard one … Continue reading

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On the Road to Paris

The Road Through Paris: Journey blog 1 December 1, 2015 Joan Brown,osf   I am always amazed by the miracle of flight, for birds and for featherless humans, like myself. Without feathers, I am in flight from Albuquerque to Paris … Continue reading

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Prayers for Paris: Interfaith Candle Light Prayer Service

Prayers for Paris, November 30, 2015—By Joan Brown,osf People of all faith traditions gathered Monday evening November 30 for Prayers for Paris. Beginning at the Federal Building at 6th and Gold a procession, calling to mind plight of the many … Continue reading

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