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ANOTHER YEAR OF DESTINY

THE GREAT WORK 2022



Thursday, July 21, 2022

7 PM - 8:15 PM ET

6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT
 


Welcome to the 
Thomas Berry
Contemplative Ecologists Circle *
for Dialogue to Deepen Our Commitment
to Save and Heal Our Living Earth

 

"MOMENTS OF GRACE"

 We are now experiencing a moment of significance far beyond what any of us can imagine. What can be said is that the foundations of a new historical period, the Ecozoic Era, have been established in every realm of human affairs…The distorted dream of an industrial technological paradise is being replaced by the more viable dream of a mutually enhancing human presence within an ever-renewing organic-based Earth community… But even as we make our [way] into this new century we must note that moments of grace are transient moments. The transformation must take place within a brief period. 


Otherwise, it is gone forever.


Thomas Berry, The Great Work, Chapter 17


THIS MONTH WE CONCLUDE OUR READING OF 


THE GREAT WORK
Thomas Berry
 
READ LECTIO FOR THIS SESSION HERE

TO PREPARE FOR OUR CONVERSATION
PLEASE READ THE CHAPTER FOCUSING ON 


"MOMENTS OF GRACE"

AND SIMPLY CONSIDER
WHAT INFORMS YOU MOST,
INSPIRES AND AWAKENS YOU MOST.
FROM THIS SELECTION OF THE BERRY CORPUS
THAT WE WILL ENGAGE IN OUR CONTEMPLATIVE DIALOGUE

The Berry Forum Conveners *

are grateful to gather with a growing band of contemplative ecologists seeking to nurture and sustain hope in this dark night of Earth.  

Our once monthly circle is a great source of grace and resilience for each of us.  Please join us for an intimate and enlightening hour of contemplative conversation and invite your family and friends.       All are welcome.

 
You are invited to this monthly scheduled Zoom meeting.
We encourage our international friends to join us from their various time zones as language and opportunity allows.  
Over the many months of our engagements we have formed a deepening circle of dialogue and mutual support for the Great Work.
Most necessary, now more than ever.
Invite a friend, student, colleague or family member.
All are welcome.  All are needed.
Topic: Berry Contemplative Ecologists Circle
Time: July 21, 2022
07:00 PM Eastern Time
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Please reach out to us if specific accommodations would aid you in participating more fully in our event.

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"While He Was Blessing Them"
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https://www.janrichardson.com 

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