Marist Sisters

Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
A call to act justly and live in cosmic harmony and peace

Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation

At Nazareth Mary was found among the poor and humble.
She shared their way of living and was attentive
To the needs of her neighbours.
(Const. 20)

The thirst for meaning	The movement of peoples

The thirst for meaning calls forth our Spirit of Hope	The thirst for belonging calls forth our Spirit of Hospitality.



In the midst of a Divided world	Care of the earth

The thirst for healing calls forth our Spirit of Reconciliation.	The thirst for care of the earth calls forth a spirit of gratitude

"If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation"

"Protecting the natural environment in order to build a world of peace is thus a duty incumbent upon each and all. It is an urgent challenge, one to be faced with renewed and concerted commitment; it is also a providential opportunity to hand down to coming generations the prospect of a better future for all. May this be clear to world leaders and to those at every level who are concerned for the future of humanity: the protection of creation and peacemaking are profoundly linked! For this reason, I invite all believers to raise a fervent prayer to God, the all-powerful Creator and the Father of mercies, so that all men and women may take to heart the urgent appeal."if you want to cultivate peace protect creation."

From the Vatican, 8 December 2009
BENEDICTUS PP. XVI