Catholic ecology

In writing my final paper I read a number of papal addresses about the need for treating the environment. A big role model for me is Saint John Paul II, his thoughts on caring for the environment inspired me. I learned more about John Paul II in a biography on him by Jason Evert. Evert wrote about John Paul's greatest five loves, love of the Eucharist, love of the Virgin Mary, and love of the Youth. These three chapters about John Paul changed my life. The fact he viewed these things and everything and person he encounter as a gift. I could not imagine that. As a man in the twentieth century, I found his perception of things as inspiring and beautiful. I wanted to perceive the world like John Paul because he was able to see God and Jesus just about everywhere. This perception was a big part of the class for me. My interaction with the environment and everyone in it can be a way for me to glorify God.