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Latest news from Nottingham Diocese Justice and Peace and Caritas

Latest news from Nottingham Diocese Justice and Peace and Caritas

In this edition of Grapevine we invite you to join Caritas Discovery, a series of online ‘drop-in’ workshops through early 2021. Behind the practical focus of each workshop will lie questions like:

 

What has changed? What still needs to change?
Who am I, and who are we, after this time of distancing?
What new gifts has the Spirit germinated in me?
Where am I needed? What will be our mission now?
And how can we make ready, lamps lit and awake for the birth of a better world?

We look forward to seeing you at one of our workshops in January.

Paul (Programme Leader for Social Action)

Link: https://mailchi.mp/da72c7ed3cef/grapevine-1-news-from-adult-formation-justice-peace-and-caritas-5323926?e=bdc28abc62

NJPN Comment in the Catholic Universe –– Henrietta Cullinan: Clothing and Justice

NJPN Comment in the Catholic Universe –– Henrietta Cullinan: Clothing and Justice

Recently, two retail giants, Debenhams, with stores in 240 high streets, and Arcadia Group, owner of Top Shop among many others, went into administration, putting tens of thousands of shop workers, mostly women, at risk of losing their jobs

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Read more here NJPN Comment 9th December

Advent Reflections from NJPN

Advent Reflections from NJPN

 

Prayers and action ideas based on the Scripture readings for each of the 4 weeks of Advent have been prepared for NJPN by Anne O’Connor.

Week 1:  Be still and listen

ADVENT REFLECTION 2020 WEEK 1

Week 2: Building the Kingdom of God

ADVENT REFLECTION 2020 WEEK 2

Week 3: Bringing Joy and Good News

ADVENT REFLECTION 2020 WEEK 3

Week 4Christmas Present

ADVENT REFLECTION 2020 WEEK 4

ARE WE ALL SEEKING SANCTUARY ?

Just as new lock-downs are being announced, it feels as if many of us are having to find ways of living with the Covid pandemic. These often involve making difficult sacrifices and discovering ways of dealing with so many types of loss and bereavement. Just as our lives are turned upside down we might find a glimpse of what it feels like to suffer the losses and traumas faced by refugees seeking sanctuary. And for many refugees, particularly those awaiting decisions on their claim, life is particularly challenging.

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