morepraxis

Even the blind can see that economic progress entails the oppression and murder of thousands ��� that big business rules by sheer power and deceit…
A capitalistic society can be maintained only by lies. But we are a long way from revolt. Most pious and even many working people think, ���Rich and poor have to be.��� They ignore the fact that it is impossible to amass any kind of fortune without cheating, without depriving and hurting others and destroying their lives. They fail to realize that, concentrated in a few hands, big business can steer hundreds of thousands toward certain ruin through unemployment. Why do these facts remain hidden from us? Only because we ourselves are also under the rule of the god who blinds us, which is mammon.

Eberhard Arnold

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Age

There is perhaps nothing we modern people need more than to be genuinely shaken up. Where life is firm we need to sense its firmness; and where it is unstable and uncertain and has no basis, no foundation, we need to know this too and endure it. We need to recognize that we have stood on this earth in false pathos, in false security, in spiritual insanity.

For this is the message of Advent: faced with him who is the Last, the world will begin to shake. Only when we do not cling to false securities will our eyes be able to see this Last One and get to the bottom of things. Only then will we be able to guard our life from the frights and terrors into which God the Lord has let the world sink to teach us, so that we may awaken from sleep, as Paul
says, and see that it is time to repent, time to change things.

Alfred Delp

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And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me���holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.”

Luke 1:46-55

I wonder if Christmas celebrations and prayers like Mary’s hold any seditious intent?

Age

Hi guys I have an opportunity for us to hang out drinking coffee and chatting about changing the world in a Music/Arts festival cafe.

Details

Which festival: Forestedge festival

When: March 10-13

Cost: $50 (we may pay less to as contributors) + your camping expenses

Caf√� Praxis – the concept
A workshop/cafe venue that addresses and responds to issues of discipleship from the perspective of justice, theology and art. Creating a safe place for the ���fringe��� of the festival to relax and be challenged to live an interconnected spirituality. The venue will do it’s best to be an example of fair trade and environmental care. Sponsored by UCA

Merry Christmas!

May the peace of Christ disturb you.

Age

The scenes and events of last weekend in Sydney certainly aroused a raft of public emotions. Citizens of Victoria are being invited to participate in a response that is designed to make a very different public statement.

The following email just came in inviting ‘us’ to take part, as individuals, in an event scheduled for this Sunday:

“In response to the violent, divisive events in Sydney recently, a peaceful march and multicultural festival is being organised for this Sunday the 18th of December. The key themes of this event are peace, love and unity. We want to send a positive message- Be a friend, not afraid!

In order to make this as big, bright and beautiful as possible, we are having a meeting tonight in the Evatt Room at Trades Hall at 6:30pm.

Come along! We would like your help to make this happen!
We need organisers, artists, speakers… There are many ways you can contribute! If there is anyone you think who would be interested, please, send this email on! The more the merrier!

This probably doesn’t need to be said, but, just as we are looking to organise a peaceful and harmonious event, we don’t want the organising process to include any element of aggression or negativity.

So come along! Let’s change the world!”

For further information or to volunteer your help, feel free to email jackson@riseup.net or call 0402 148 489.

Best wishes
David

(Posting by Age)

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has his foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” Archbishop Desmond Tutu