Conversation Blog: Reconciliation & Forgiveness (Sept 2011)

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Comment by Kate on September 16, 2011 at 10:31am: We just had our Justice Cafe in NJ on Reconciliation and Forgiveness. Our intimate group for 4 gave us plenty of time to dive deeply into some tough issues. We felt that personally and societally, if we learned patience, how to let go of anger, and act in humility, realizing we are not always right, the world would be a better place.

Clearly, none of things are easy, but since each one of us could recall many times where we needed to express forgiveness, these elements are crucial in life. Compassion is key in forgiveness.

We are looking forward to our next Cafe on October 19th!

Comment by IPJC Office on September 21, 2011 at 10:06pm: Welcome to the folks in Detroit, our newest Justice Cafe Network member at Marygrove College!

Read their update here: http://ipjcjusticecafe.ning.com/profiles/blogs/liberation-detroit-s...

Comment by Nolan Grady on September 22, 2011 at 1:21pm: Last night we held our first Justice Cafe at Gonzaga University. We had a great discussion that weaved the theme of Reconciliation and Forgiveness with Social Justice and Spirituality. We discussed the importance of achieving both reconciliation and forgiveness; one without the other is not enough. We also shared personal moments of when we needed to be forgiven as well as to forgive.

It was a very dynamic discussion, and of course, the pizza made it even better! Our group is already excited for next month!

Comment by Sr. Susan Wells, snjm on September 24, 2011 at 11:40pm: Greetings from Oakland, CA! Sounds like great discussions about a challenging issue! I believe we generate a great deal of positive energy and create openings for peace when we are willing to forgive others! Experiences of forgiveness and reconciliation are graced moments!

P.S. I'm glad to know the ZAGS have a Justice Cafe in Spokane! Blessings of Peace to all in the Justice Cafe network!

Comment by Clara Bernard on September 28, 2011 at 10:44am: At Holy Names University, we had our first Justice Café of the school year on Wednesday, September 21, 2011! Returners and new students were enthusiastic to meet over a cup of coffee to discuss the topic of reconciliation and forgiveness. During the ice breaker, some of the students shared personal stories of broken relationships and the challenges they faced in overcoming these experiences. Our group was largely impacted by the reconciliation and forgiveness stories of the Café’s booklet. They were welcomed as inspiring accounts to follow in our own everyday lives.

Students are looking forward to meet for October’s Justice Café on Food Justice!