Connecting Peace, Ecology & Justice from the Gospel Perspective
This month - June 2016What does it mean to be human in these times? The Gospels for June help us focus on Jesus, God Incarnate who shows us how to be human, being with those who are excluded and suffering. This includes not just people, but all life as Pope Francis reminds us in Laudato Si’, "The human environment and the natural environment deteriorate together" (#48). He calls on us to "hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor". (read more)
Peace and BlessingsAnne Lanyon
Co-ordinator of the Centre for Peace, Ecology and Justice
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Peace, Ecology and Justice Article 2: A Fair Deal for Asylum Seekers: Justice for Asylum Seekers and Refugees | NetAct Election Issue #1 |
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Reflection |
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Growing a Culture of Peace Bulletin - For Parishes and Schools |
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News from the Centre Bringing Laudato Si’ to Life: A Two Day Formation Program for Educators to connect Peace, Ecology and Justice and grow a Culture of Peace. (read more) |
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Take Action NetAct is a network of representatives from Catholic Welfare, Education and Justice agencies in New South Wales. The group has put together a kit of 11 issues of concern in Australia. It invites people to consider values to guide them in making choices on human dignity, human rights and the common good. (read more) |