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Coming together as a team, let's take a moment to pause (10 secs), and let's begin with a quote from ...
Colossians 3: 13- "Bear with each other and forgive one another. If any of you has a grievance against someone, forqive as the Lord forgave you."
And from...
St. John Paul I- "Offering and accepting forgiveness is the essential condition for making the journey towards authentic and lasting peace."
These quotes show the value of solidarity. Solidarity 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 solidarity brings it to life.
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
We know there are many ways was to live Compassion: so let's focus on just one, Solidarity.
Solidarity
Solidarity means, Seeking justice and peace together as one human family.
So, let's ask ourselves this question ...
Do I seek to bring peace by forgiving others quickly? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
I'd like to invite us all to make solidarity a reality in our lives today by...
Forgiving in the moment.
Solidarity isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Compassion in our heritage...
Did you know that a Security Supervisor for CHRISTUS Oschner, is both a sergeant and a pastor? His background and experinece allow him to bring comfort to those in need. He seeks the good in people, no matter the situation, and offers forgiveness quickly.
Heavenly Father, Let the peace of Christ rule in my heart and root out all anger. Fill my heart with the freedom to forgive as you have forgiven me. Let me experience the joy of following you, even when I am misunderstood. Amen.
Colossians 3: 13- "Bear with each other and forgive one another. If any of you has a grievance against someone, forqive as the Lord forgave you."
And from...
St. John Paul I- "Offering and accepting forgiveness is the essential condition for making the journey towards authentic and lasting peace."
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
Solidarity
Solidarity means, Seeking justice and peace together as one human family.
Do I seek to bring peace by forgiving others quickly? Pause 10-20 sec before moving on.
Forgiving in the moment.
Did you know that a Security Supervisor for CHRISTUS Oschner, is both a sergeant and a pastor? His background and experinece allow him to bring comfort to those in need. He seeks the good in people, no matter the situation, and offers forgiveness quickly.
Heavenly Father, Let the peace of Christ rule in my heart and root out all anger. Fill my heart with the freedom to forgive as you have forgiven me. Let me experience the joy of following you, even when I am misunderstood. Amen.
