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Contemplative practice and social action have often been seen as disconnected and, in some cases, opposed. In the wake of tragedy or atrocity, one might see offers of “thoughts and prayers” countered by demands for “action and legislation.” And yet, both are necessary as we seek to advance justice. Our contemplative life is the internal work that grounds our sense of identity and galvanizes our longing and hope for justice. The actions we take to heal our world are then external expressions of our internal spirituality and values – love and compassion lived out. Just as contemplation informs how and where we show up in the world, action, in turn, becomes a practice that shapes our spirituality and sense of self. When it comes to justice, healing ourselves and healing the world are two sides of the same coin – interrelated and interdependent.
Join us for a two-part Interfaith Tuesday Table Talk, where we will lean into this conversation of Healing Ourselves and Our World. We will be hearing from intergenerational multifaith voices and sharing our own over a delicious dinner at Dominican Center Marywood.
Because these conversations feed each other, we hope you can join us for both, however, you can come to either one if you can’t make both!
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1700 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506
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