eConnections - December 2016

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This month - December 2016
This is the last E-Connections for 2016. We come to the end of the year with a sense of gratitude for not only what we have been able to achieve but also for the collaboration and support of you people in our various networks.
As the rush builds we reflect on what Christmas is about. (Read more: Reflection and COP Bulletin)

We see the struggles of the Subanen indigenous people trying to live in two worlds. (Read more: Honouring our Culture and our Habitat)

We are in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Philippines as they deal with the burial of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos in the heroes’ cemetery. (Read more: A Kick in the Teeth)

We are finishing on a hopeful note as we say bon voyage to Fr Sean McDonagh after a whirlwind speaking tour around Australia, “Bringing Laudato Si’ to Life”. (Read more: Inspirational and Energising)

And we encourage action for a simple Christmas so that others may simply live. (Read more: Take Action)
Peace and Blessings

Anne Lanyon
Co-ordinator of the Centre for  Peace, Ecology and Justice

Contents:

	Peace, Ecology and Justice “It’s a kick in the teeth for those who have not recovered from the trauma of losing loved ones and those who have not recovered from being jailed and tortured.” A Kick in the Teeth (read more) Honouring Our Culture and Our Habitat (read more)
	Reflection Where the Wheels Fall off the Yuletide Trolley: The wheels fall off the yuletide trolley every year when it comes to understanding what we’re really supposed to be celebrating. (read more)
	Growing a Culture of Peace Bulletin - For Parishes and Schools What's Christmas about -The Buy Nothing Christmas initiative is about reducing consumption and includes great ideas from around the globe including ways of cutting down on plastic usage.  (#11) (PDF Bulletin)
	News from the Centre Fr Sean McDonagh has returned to Ireland after a month of constant speaking engagements in the Philippines, Fiji, and 5 Australian states. You would think he would be exhausted, but no! (read more)

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