A week ago plus, on the 12th, the Boston Associates were treated to a presentation by Cecile Mejier,RSCJ. After her presentation I came away not only with a clearer picture of the RSCJ relationship with the UN but also with a much clearer picture of JPIC(Justice,Peace and the Integrity of Creation). These are the current watchwords of the Society. For Lent we have received a packet of readings, thoughts and questions pertaining to JPIC for everyone's reflection, sharing and planning.
Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation. What mammoth ideas. How does one break them down into manageable bites? By putting one foot in front of the other and doing the next right thing, I suppose. For example as International Commission Chairperson for the Fall River Diocese Council of Catholic Women, I have chosen the ministry of educating the women about immigrants and refugees. Last year a small group read three books on the topic and saw a video. All of the individual councils contributed to boxes of kitchen supplies which we sent to the United States Council of Refugees and Immigrants satellite Program in Vermont. This year at our March Board Meeting which all members are invited to attend, we are having speakers from this Vermont Program as speakers. We are collecting bathroom supplies. We share monthly newsletters from USCRI. Hopefully the women will become more knowledgeable about immigrants and refugees and reach out helping hands themselves. In this way I try to live out the message of support for Justice and Peace to God's people.
Hope the sun is shining where you are:)
Cape Cod Cathy
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