Session 2: Nonviolence and Scripture

As we continue the journey of birthing the Peace of Christ, we draw from the deep well of Scripture to guide us during this week of Advent.  The second session of the Advent retreat series will explore the gospel readings from Matthew for all four Sundays of Advent.  Themes will include:

• Staying “awake” as the necessary precondition for practicing nonviolence (Mt 24);
• A “muscular, confrontational” nonviolence as embodied by John the Baptist (Mt 3);
• Nonviolence as the tool for “the works of mercy” (Mt 11); and
• Nonviolence, discomfort/uncertainty and “God with us” (Mt 1).

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.