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"Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime." – Martin Luther King Jr.

At this special time of year, we have books to inspire and delight you. Accompany your little ones 'On the Road to Emmaus' or through 'Via Lucis: The Way of the Light'. Or perhaps, reflect with Fr Michael on the Gospel resurrection narratives in 'Alive'.

Salesian Cooperators explore Care for Creation in a hopeful spring

Salesian Cooperators explore Care for Creation in a hopeful spring

Posted: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:12

Salesian Cooperators explore Care for Creation in a hopeful spring

Sue Cooper shares her reflections from the Salesian Cooperators' retreat held on 27 March 2021. Image: Salesian Cooperators GBR

The beginning of Spring was an excellent time to focus on "Care for Creation" which was the title of last Saturday's Cooperators Retreat. As the buds begin to open on plants and trees and birds are busy building nests, Cooperators from places as diverse as Berkshire, London and Glasgow met on Zoom to pray, learn and discuss what they can do in response to Laudato Si.

In the morning, Macson from India told us about the Don Bosco Green Alliance which is exceeding their targets in empowering young people to take action for the environment throughout the world. He also informed us that accompanying the young towards a sustainable future was one of the Rector Major's priorities following the latest Chapter.

In the afternoon, we met with two cooperators from Asia: Shinu from India and Thomas from South Korea, who shared with us how they have responded to Laudato Si through their study of the document, spreading the word and changing their lifestyles. Shinu enthusiastically demonstrated practical things in her home and Thomas shared with us his journey into the Catholic church through a Salesian presence at his university and has now been a cooperator for over 30 years.

There was much discussion about what we could do in response to Laudato Si: what can we do in our lives, how can we empower young people to take action and thoughts about the need to do something to highlight the climate conference in Glasgow in November.

All in all, it was a very worthwhile experience, especially meeting up with Cooperators and sharing experiences. I would look forward to meeting up with more Cooperators from across the world to share our common heritage and how we can live it out in our lives.

Sue Cooper

This article was written for the Salesian Cooperators GBR blog. Visit their website linked below, to find out more about this important vocation for lay people within the Salesian family.

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