“Just plain hopeful.”

“The Catholic Church has often been slow to engage on issues—but once engaged, it can be a powerful force. In this volume, the current pope shows not only an understanding of the science behind the environmental problems now overwhelming us, but also a subtle and useful grasp of the way they are rooted in a consumer mentality. That message is neither liberal nor conservative—it is just plain hopeful.”

Bill McKibben 
Author of Deep Economy

“A great service.”

“Woodeene Koenig-Bricker has done a great service by drawing together from many sources Pope Benedict's teaching on creation and environmental responsibility, and showing how through diplomatic interventions, pastoral initiatives, social teaching and the engineering of Vatican City itself his papacy is fully engaged in the green revolution.”

Drew Christiansen, S.J. 
Editor-in-Chief, America

“A timely and rich resource.”

“Ten Commandments for the Environment is a timely and rich resource of the teaching of the Holy Father and Vatican officials concerning the stewardship of our planet Earth. As the teaching of the Catholic Church on the environment continues to expand, this collection of quotations and theological reflections provides a valuable foundation for further development and vision for the future.”

Most Rev. William S. Skylstad 
Diocese of Spokane