Embracing our role in the one community of life
We are challenged to contemplate and embrace the presence of Divine Mystery manifested in all life on Earth.
At a time when we witness and participate in the human-centred destruction of Earth’s ecology, we are challenged by the perspective of ‘deep incarnation’ to see how our actions not only affect creation’s integrity, but also desecrate the divine presence in the life of creation.
As we consider the unfolding and evolving meaning that Advent holds, we consider:
– How is the Universe Story deepening and expanding my understanding of incarnation, “God-with-us?”
– Where do I experience the love and hope that Advent heralds? How am I abiding in it?
– What rituals and practices will help me enter more deeply and expansively into Advent’s meaning?
Source: Advent and the Cosmos: The Ever-Present Season. Arlene Flaherty OP, adapted.
Consider:
(Australia) Caritas 60 years: Integral ecology reflection
Contemplate & Practice*: Advent calendar 2024
Solas Bhride invites…
“The invitation of Advent is to “re-pent” but some would maintain the actual Greek translation is to “re-think”. The discoveries of science today are astounding and provide us with a new understanding of creation.
We are now challenged to re-think our images of God and to realizing that our expanding cosmos is infused and alive with divinity and has been from the beginning.” (Solas Bhride)
As Advent 2024 approaches, consider responding to Solas Bhride’s invitation.
The Advent Meditation Series, of three sessions, will again be offered in person at Solas Bhride Centre Tully Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland – and also online.
The series begins on December 5th.
05/12, 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm GMT
Advent Meditation Series: Incarnation in the New Cosmic Story: Week 1
Register here
12/12, 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm GMT
Advent Meditation Series: Incarnation in the New Cosmic Story: Week 2
By his incarnation [the Christ] inserted himself not just into our humanity, but into the universe which supports humanity. The presence of the incarnate word . . . shines at the heart of all things.” Teilhard de Chardin
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19/12, 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm GMT
Advent Meditation Series: Incarnation in the New Cosmic Story: Week 3
“Above all what does it mean for our understanding of God that the universe is still aborning and that it has shown itself to be a drama of gradual awakening? And what should we be doing with our lives here and now if the universe is still in progress?” -John F. Haught
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“God said, ‘I love you,’
And said it so profoundly
That the Word became matter”
-Sr Liz Wiemers SGS
This is the theme of an Advent Calendar
created by Sr Liz Weimers,
a Good Samaritan Sister.
Liz offers transformative awareness through her daily reflections – based on her insights from the Universe Story and the Laudato Si call to heed the Cry of Earth.
Liz died unexpectedly in October and we thank the Good Samaritan Sisters for sharing Liz’s ‘Gift,’ which can be accessed here:
Advent Calendar -Sr Liz Wiemers SGS
Advent 2024 – Advent and Migrants
“Advent is an invitation to a place of possibility,
a place of depth where transformation can take place.”
– Solas Bhride
* originally created, Brigidine Sustainable Living Group 2012