Embracing a Common Future

Edmund Rice Christian Brothers

North America

Thursday, 09 August 2007

Eco-Justice 

Democracy, Nonviolence, and Peace

(The following link is to The Earth Charter)

Pre-Praver Reflection: Reflect on the content from the Earth Charter's fourth Principle - Democracy, Nonviolence, and Peace.

Opening Prayer:      The Earth Charter - Democracy, Nonviolence, and Peace

Song:       "The Prayer of St. Francis" (John Michael Talbot)

Reading:      Luke 6: 27-36      Love for Enemies

Reflection:     Brief quiet time to reflect on the reading

Reading:      CFC Constitution # 4

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

-   How do you promote a culture of tolerance, nonviolence, and peace?

-   In what ways do you contribute to intolerance, violence, and non-peaceful solutions to differences?

-   How do you empower your students to become good stewards of God's creation?

-   How do you promote the concept of treating all living beings with respect and consideration?

Sharing; As a follow up to your quit time, share with your Brothers in community the fruits of your reflection. What is God saying to you about Democracy, Nonviolence, and Peace!

The Lord's Prayer

Mother of Perpetual Help...      Pray for us!

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

Live, Jesus in Our Hearts...Forever!