Day 19 September: The voici of the Universe
The main aim of this day was to listen to the voice of the Universe. This was done through the use of slide shows, talks, group dialogue and sharing in the large assembly. We heard about…
- The gift each one of us is
- The universe, the origin of all that is
- A universe that is interdependent, interconnected and in relationship
- The gifts of the universe
- Our place in the universe
The above points just give the briefest of outlines of the content and experience of this intense day.
“114 million years ago mammals emerged in an awesome variety – THE GIFT OF DIVERSITY
40.000 YEARS AGO, modern Homo sapiens emerges into this astounding web of life…formed in the ancient stars along with all of life. Earth comes to birth in the self-conscious human – GIFT OF SELF-REFLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS.
Humans have no existence outside of the ecological cycles of Earth. Earth has no existence outside of the universe. The universe has no existence outside of God. Everything is totally inter-related and inter-dependent. The universe has a spiritual dimension as well as a material one.
God is acknowledged to be embodied in creation rather than totally separate from it. We are deceived if we think that we can love God and honour God’s holiness without loving others (humans and nonhumans) and honouring the holiness of nature.
“Make believe this is the first day; everything is brand new. Make believe that the sun is your own lucky star and then understand the kind of gift you are.”
“Dream of a bright tomorrow; know that your dream will come true. Carry your dream in a sparkling crystal jar, then you will know the kind of gift you are”
At the end of the day participants gathered into international groups and were asked to reflect and share on the following two questions:
- 1. When Jesus says: “I want you to have life, life in abundance” (John 10,10) what do you think he means by this? What does it say to me, to us today?
- 2. We are here to awaken from the illusion that we are separate from the rest of creation. How can we do this?
Thanks a lot for giving chance to be united with all. Congratulations. Wish you all the best