Linking Ethics, Economy and Environment for Global Justice and Planet Peace

The author sees in Laudato Si’ how Pope Francis combined environmental crisis with economic causes. We are all aware of the fact in the age of science that the planet we live in is deteriorating. We also know that the economic greediness of the rich makes the poor poorer and the rich richer. Pope Francis links the environmental crisis to its roots in economic forces and calls for certain ethical choices in economic, social, political and psychological spheres if we are to survive in our “common home.” In fact, the word ‘ecology’ comes from the Greek word ‘oikos’ which means ‘house.’ This planet is a home not only for humans but also for all that exists upon this planet. If we do not take note of these three “e”s, such as ‘environment, economics and ethics’ we will be in danger of losing this common home. This paper is divided into three parts. In the first part the author summarizes the basic insights of Laudato Si’. In the second part he looks at it from the Indian realities and in the final part he presents the plan of action envisaged by the Higher Education run by the Indian Jesuits. The author argues that the goal of Laudato Si’, is to help all of us recognize the urgent need to become integral ecologists and for this we need to dare to imagine a healed Earth and must be willing to put our hands, hearts, and minds to the task and especially through our expansive social and educational directorates.