Yes, I have been practicing this for almost a year now – wherever possible, I turn down the use of plastic bags, particularly if I only buy a thing or 2 which I can easily carry by hand. I’m also influencing Mel to do the same and she has embraced it too. It’s simple things...

[ad] As I walked down the busy sidewalk, knowing I was late for Mass, my eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, homeless vagabonds that are found in every city these days. Some people turned to stare. Others quickly looked away as if the sight would somehow contaminate them. Recalling my old...