A new group resource focusing on ecological conversion and integral ecology offers spiritual enrichment and ways to foster the collective good, inspired by Pope Francis encyclical, Laudato Si’. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Thresholds of Transformation for Seekers and Searchers will launch its first official group in Australia on February 24.
Monica Brown, executive director of Emmaus Productions, which has developed and published the resource, said TTSS is not a course or a program, but rather, “a multi-disciplinary change process and transformative journey that promotes integral ecology for the good of our common home”.
“Thresholds of Transformation for Seekers and Searchers is a unique and timely integration of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, the universe story, our Catholic/Christian story and the Gospel values of Jesus,” Ms Brown said.
“Its objective is to offer personal and communal spiritual enrichment and transformation. It deepens our awareness of our inherent dignity and interdependence with one another and all creation and urges us to become more conscious of our personal choices and their impact on our lives within our common home.”
Thresholds of Transformation for Seekers and Searchers consists of 15 two-hour group gatherings, held in local or regional in-person groups or via Zoom.
Each gathering features video presentations interspersed with personal and communal reflection, interactive process and sharing, ritual and prayer.
TTSS was launched internationally in September, with groups already running in the United States. New groups are starting up in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand.
In Australia, TTSS has captured the interest of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, which is running a separate pilot study to explore how parishes and diocesan offices can engage in TTSS.
In addition, the Broken Bay Institute is partnering with TTSS to offer certification for anyone who completes TTSS.
Bishop Timothy Harris, chair of the Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, encouraged bishops and others to, “consider this program as an opportunity to ground the commitment of your diocese to integral ecology in the spiritualty of Laudato Si’”.
For details or to join the February group, email [email protected].
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New resource encourages transformation for Our Common Home (Catholic Outlook)
