Dear SCC Family and Friends,
So much is happening on the world scene and it is difficult to take it all in. Social media and TV flood our inboxes and senses with the horrors of war, violence and hate crimes. We know that God is not indifferent to human suffering and that God's presence is revealed in our own response to human suffering and to our suffering planet. The season of Advent is a time to be awake and pay attention as we pray: "Come, O Son of Justice and Prince of Peace." It is a time to find new ways to respond to the injustices in our world. This month's Update provides some resources to be an advocate for peace and to learn more about how our Advent preparations for the coming of Emmanuel can help to bring "peace on earth and good will to all." Attached is also an Advent calendar with the theme of Reconciliation with Earth adapted from the Sisters of Charity of Convent Station.
We are still accepting donations for the migrants in New York. The Coaltion is in need of children's clothing. (sizes 4-14) You can drop items off at the Motherhouse. During Advent we are also putting Blessing bags together for the homeless in Morris County if you would like to donate travel size items or individually wrapped snacks. Have a blessed Advent and a joyous Christmas season! Peace, Sr. Patrice
"Compassion is where peace and justice kiss." - Meister Eckhart