Wisdom for Advent and Christmas – seasonal themes of waiting. hope, patience and joy; a reflective reading practice and vibrant Practice Circle November 27-January 6. Cost: $25.00
Lumen Divina – a Retreat for Advent. Wisdom, light, unity, beauty, incarnation - a search in the depths of the Advent Season. November 25-December 23. Cost: $59.95 See the following websites:
The reflections that have been presented each week from those of us who participated in the General Chapter have been as varied as each of us. What seemed to be a common thread, however, and what struck me during the chapter was something that the sisters of Maria Province (Japan) expressed in their creative presentation. They described a Japanese word, YUI, and in so doing, brought a deep richness to our understanding of relationships.
From this date to December 10, Human Rights Day, the UN is promoting 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The aim is to help people become more aware, inspire us to speak and work to bring about change See http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/end-violence-against-women.
