Original Perspectives of “Laudato Si”
It has been almost two weeks since the 32nd General Assembly of the CRC.
Elena Lasida, was the key-note speaker. She delivered her speech in French and it is posted as such. But there is also a link for her presentations simultaneously translated into English.
Elena Lasida , speaks of the original perspectives of “Laudato Si”
The Conference theme was: “The nights are laden with life. Watcher, what do you say?”
Mrs. Elena Lasida, is an Uruguayan born economist and Professor at the Institut catholique de Paris in France. Inspired by Pope Fancis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’, she hosts a reflection on how sustainable development and the new economy can be used by Canadian religious communities in order to help religious become prophetic voices.
About the keynote speaker
Dr. Elena Lasida is a Uruguyan-born professor based in Paris, France, for the past twenty-five years. She holds a PhD in Social Sciences and Economics from the Institut Catholique de Paris, having written a doctoral dissertation with the title: “Figures économiques de la transcendance – Etude sur la logique du marché et la logique du sacré”. This work is in line with one of her principal areas of research: the dialogue between economy and theology.
After working fifteen years at the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation office within the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of France, in 2015 she was mandated with task of taking ‘Laudato Si’ to Christian communities throughout France. During this time, the Bishops’ Conference together with Protestant and Orthodox churches created the “Green Church” certification.
To access these, please click on the links below:
Her first presentation is available in English and French on YouTube:
In English:
CRC 2018 General Assembly: 1st conference of Elena Lasida
In French:
Assemblée générale 2018 de la CRC: 1ère conférence dElena Lasida
Her second presentation links:
In English:
CRC 2018 General Assembly: 2nd Conference of Elena Lasida
In French:
Assemblée générale 2018 de la CRC: 2e conférence Elena Lasida
