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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL ACTION & SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES IN PARISHES IN THE DIOCESE OF SHREWSBURY: Summary of Mapping Exercise by the Justice and Peace Commission
During 2011, the Justice & Peace Commission invited parishes to provide information on parish involvement on environmental, social action, and social justice initiatives earlier in the year. The information received enabled demonstrated the rich and varied mix of Christian witness being undertaken in the diocese. Herewith is a summary of the findings.
Environmental, Social Action, and Social Justice Initiatives 2011
MIGRATION
People on the Move: Resources for Reflection and Action A three-fold A4 sheet produced by the J&P Commission (2010) ammended (2011). People on the Move
PRAYER
Praying with Mary
Commission Member Anne O’Connor has produced reflection sheets for the Diocese’s Marian Year: Praying the Magnificat and Praying with Mary .
Lent
Diocese of Shrewsbury J&P Commission:
- Action and Reflection Suggestions for a Live Simply Lent a 3-fold A4 leaflet produced by the J&P Commission to help us ‘live simply…sustainably…and in solidarity with the poor this Lent. Live Simply Lent
- Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross – a journey alongside Jesus as he suffers his Passion produced by Commission Member Anne O’Connor Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross and as a PowerPoint Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross – PowerPoint . A version written for young people is also available Stations of the Cross for Young People
CAFOD:
- Living Water: Reflections for Lent A booklet to think about the change we all seek in Lent. Reflecting on Scripture and the stories of people around the world throughout the season, we are led to understand the importance o water in relation to the themes of environment, hope, simplicity, solidarity, dignity, and discipleship. £2.50 from CAFOD www.cafod.org.uk .
- Let waters flow prayer cards Featuring the prayers from the Living Water: reflections for Lent booklet. Free from CAFOD www.cafod.org.uk .
- Light Breaks Forth The DLT/CAFOD Lent Book 2012 “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a closed room with one mosquito.” In these reflections on the common lectionary readings for each day of Lent 2012, some of the finest spiritual writers reveal for us the transfiguiring power of the Scriptures. £5.95 from CAFOD www.cafod.org.uk .
Pax Christi
- Follow Me – The Way of the Cross with reflections taken from the writings of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter. Prayers written by Fr Gerry McFlynn and illustrations by David John. The meditations work well for parish ‘Stations of the Cross’ as well as personal use. £2.50 from Pax Christi www.paxchristi.org.uk .
Advent
Reflections for the four weeks of Advent produced by Anne O’Connor:
