Birthing the Peace of Christ: Advent Retreat Series on Gospel Nonviolence: Part 3 (online)

Session 3: Nonviolence and Contemplative Practice

Mystic and theologian, Howard Thurman, believed that a nonviolent approach to racism and violence is possible through contemplative prayer, by which we are transformed in our encounter with God.  In contemplative prayer, we are liberated from thinking of ourselves as somehow separate from everyone and everything else, including God.  Contemplative practices open our eyes to see the injustices in our world through a prism of peace and see the image of God in others.  In this last session of the Advent retreat series, we open our eyes and our hearts to act through love, building a foundation for nonviolent responses to our complex, chaotic and polarized world.

This session will include time for prayer, reflection and small group sharing.

The Series:

• December 6: Exploring Nonviolence
• December 13: Nonviolence and Scripture
• December 20: Nonviolence and Contemplative Practice

Each session stands independently, so come to as few or as many sessions as you wish.

This program is underwritten by Pax Christi USA.  Cranaleith is excited about and grateful for this partnership.