Lead or participate below. Follow each of the steps in order! Scroll to the bottom to download.
Coming together as a team, let's take a moment to pause (10 secs), and let's begin with a quote from..
Galatians 6:2- "Carry each other's burdens, an in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta- "The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action."
These quotes show the value of Common Good. Seeking Common Good is a great way to live compassion, making it real in our lives today! So, as we reflect today, let's refresh our memories on the meaning of compassion, and take a closer look at how promoting Common Good brings it to life.
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
We know there are many ways to live Compassion; so let's focus on just one, common good.
Common Good
Common Good means The shared effort to care for one another's interests.
So, let's ask ourselves this question.
Have I tried to put myself in the situation of others to better understand and appreciate them? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
I'd like to invite us all to make common good a reality in our lives today by..
Actively listening and withholding judgement in order to validate the experience of others.
Seeking the Common Good isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Compassion in our heritage
Did you know that our sponsoring congregations continue to actively care for the most vulnerable among us? The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio have recently opened four Women's Centers across Mexico to support migrant women and children who fall victims of abuse and poverty.
Lord, you only look at the heart and you always listen to us and know our situation and challenges, yet you always love us more than we deserve. Grant us an understanding heart that is always open to listen and not judge, to care and not ignore, and to love as you love us. Amen.
Galatians 6:2- "Carry each other's burdens, an in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta- "The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action."
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
Common Good
Common Good means The shared effort to care for one another's interests.
Have I tried to put myself in the situation of others to better understand and appreciate them? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
Actively listening and withholding judgement in order to validate the experience of others.
Did you know that our sponsoring congregations continue to actively care for the most vulnerable among us? The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio have recently opened four Women's Centers across Mexico to support migrant women and children who fall victims of abuse and poverty.
Lord, you only look at the heart and you always listen to us and know our situation and challenges, yet you always love us more than we deserve. Grant us an understanding heart that is always open to listen and not judge, to care and not ignore, and to love as you love us. Amen.
