Eco-Justice

Respect and Care for the Community of Life

(The following link is to The Earth Charter)

Pre-Prayer Reflection:

Read and reflect on the Preamble to the Earth Charter, as well as the content of the first Principle - Respect and Care for the Community of Life.

Opening Prayer: from the Earth Charter - Respect and Care for the Community of Life

Song: "We are Companions on the Journey" (Carey Landry)

Reading:  Matthew5: 1-12  - The Beatitudes

Reflection: Brief quiet time to reflect on the reading

Reading: CFC Constitution # 2

Quiet Time:

Take 30 minutes to reflect on what God is saying to you in today's prayer and readings. Use the following questions as a possible guide, or simply allow the Spirit to speak to you.

-   How do you exhibit respect for the Earth and life in all its diversity?

-   In what ways do you promote protecting the rights of others?

-   In what ways do you promote the common good?

-   In what ways to you contribute/hinder the building of a just, participatory, sustainable, and peaceful society

Sharing: As a follow up to your personal quiet time, share with your Brothers in community the fruits of your reflection. What is God saying to you about Respect and Care for the Community of Life?

The Lord's Prayer

Mother of Perpetual Help...      Pray for us!

Blessed Edmund., our Brother...    Pray for us!

Live, Jesus in Our Hearts...   Forever!