[Sundaycommunity] Christmas greetings

[Dwyer Sullivan]

Thank you Dean for your glim[se of hope and the meaningful photos.
Blessings to you and all Consulo this season.
Peace, Dwyer

On Tue, Dec 24, 2024 at 9:58 AM Dean Riley via Sundaycommunity <
sundaycommunity at lists.integralshift.ca> wrote:

> Dear friends…
>
> I’m finding it difficult to enter into the joy of Christmas when there is
> so much suffering around our world… all of which would appear to find it’s
> cause in human activity. War; forced and violent displacement; drought &
> famine; political & economic instability; ecological disaster and climate
> upheaval - just to name a few. Where can Hope be found in such utter
> darkness?
>
> The image that Catherine Walther shared with us of the Palestinian
> rescuers cradling an infant child whose family had just been obliterated…
> and the smiling faces of those men amidst such darkness and destruction,
> affected me deeply. Perhaps their joy and hope can be a seed of sorts… If
> they can find cause to celebrate and be hopeful - then so should I.
>
> *The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living
> in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.*
> *Isaiah 9:2*
>
> I send you, and all those close to you, tidings of comfort and joy this
> Christmas. Let us be ever mindful of our sisters and brothers around the
> world who are not as fortunate!
>
> Blessings…
>
> Dean.
>
> PS: I am sharing some images below that I find beautifully poignant &
> timely. I hope they speak to you.
>
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Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly With Your God
    - Micah 6:8
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