Mercy International Reflection Process Stage Three: VOICES

Short Biography

Seán McDonagh SSC is an Irish Columban missionary priest. As well as theology he has studied Anthropology and Linguistics. During his time as a missionary among the T'boli people in S.E. Mindanao, Philippines, he became aware of the enormous destruction of the environment which was taking place and has continued to challenge behaviour which destroys the Earth and impoverishes People.

His latest book is on Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' on environmental and social issues

Video of full Interview with Seán McDonagh SSC (53:29)

Video interview with Seán McDonagh SSC by topic:

1. Formative Influences 00:00 
2. Action for Justice 02:57
3. Ecological Awareness 11:45 
4. Laudate Si 15:48
5. The Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor 23:16 
6. Areas of Concern – Food, Farming, Climate Change 31:20
7. Reflections and Hopes 43:42