Resources for the 2024-2025 Social Justice Statement of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
In the 2024 – 2025 Social Justice Statement, “Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World”, Australia’s Bishops scrutinise the signs of our own troubled times, observe the violence around us, and ask why it is so. They also ask what is needed if there is to be peace. (Source)
The page of resources was launched on October 7 2024 in response to Pope Francis call for this day to be a time of prayer and fasting for peace.
Contents
- Truth-telling and Peacemaking
- Truth-telling: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Truth-telling: Inspiration
Opportunities for action will be found on our Just Action and Just Events pages in this blog. More prayer resources are available on the Just Prayer page.
You are invited to use the comment section to share your reflections and choices for peace making.
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Today’s ‘Truth and Peace’ tip is a personal one.
Making time each day to be in awe of creation cultivates internal peace. At the moment, Bottle Brushes and Jacarandas are blooming around our state and the sweet smell of Jasmine is in the air. These signs of Spring are joyous and uplifting, so take a moment outdoors, find something that captures your attention, and wait a moment to hear their message for you today. In grounding ourselves with nature, we cultivate peace and wisdom in our hearts. When our hearts are peaceful, we can act accordingly.
Action Steps From Truth And Peace a Gospel Word In A Violent World
Set up a group to read, discuss and pray about one of the Church documents referred to here, such as Pope Francis” Fratelli Tutti, chapters 6&7.
Catholic Justice and Peace Commission of Brisbane 