Pope Francis does not deny that we are faced with very serious challenges if we are to leave a sustainable world for future generations. Nonetheless, he exhorts us to be joyful in our confidence that God's love and grace will help us in the quest to replace poverty of resources and poverty of soul with the richness of shared united and purpose. He asks us to live out this challenge as a true conversion of heart and soul. Let us all stand united in wonder and awe at the God who made us. Laudato si - Praised be.
 
Pray: God of creation, help me share your light in all that I do to renew and restore your world. Fill my heart with action and praise!

                          - Excerpt from Walking in Praise with Pope Francis on page 32

Presentations were followed by lively table discussions.  Representatives from each table shared their collective insights with the entire group.

Please visit the Integral Ecology Committee page on the Dominican Family Website to view the materials from this meeting.

The next Integral Ecology Committee Meeting will be held on March 2nd at 4:30, just before our DF Meeting. 

Angela House women bring an early Valentine's Day!

What better way to anticipate Valentine's Day than by some of the women from Angela House sharing their baked goods for our February gathering.  The women reported collecting $568.00 for their Fun Fund.  They voted to use some of their funds for a Bingo outing, as well as, considering a weekend camping trip in the Spring.

Upcoming Events:

Poverty Committee Meeting and Book Club
February 29th, 10 AM, Dominican Sisters Small Meeting Room
Book:  "The American Way of Eating" by Tracie McMillion

Racial Wealth and Income Gap Experience
February 29th, 12:30 pm, Dominican Sisters Main Meeting Hall
See Sr. Ceil for more information

Dominican Family Meeting
Monday, March 2nd.  Gather 6:00 pm, Meeting begins 6:30 pm