A Simple Christmas 2004...
St Philip Neri Peace & Justice Commission
Articles:
-
The Gift of Peace - a message fro the Peace & Justice Commission
- Any Room at the Inn? - How can we make real the meaning of Emmanuel - "God With Us" during this Christmas Season?
- I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas - Suggestions for an enviornmentlly friendly holiday
- Suggestions for Alternative Giving - Includes list of non-profit/charitable organizations
- Buy Me Nothing Coupons - PDF available for download - a great addition to Christmas cards
- Cleaning Up After Christmas - Information from the City Office of Sustainable Development
Commit to Resist the Consumer Christmas...
Remember whose birthday is being celebrated
Earmark a portion of your Christmas giving budget for those who are truly in need
Set aside time each day to read Scripture, pray, be still and prepare for the coming of the Prince of Peace
Include the hungry, the stranger, the sick, and the imprisoned in your celebration.
Strive to be a peacemaker in your family, workplace, community & world.
Take back your celebration of Christmas from the marketplace by resisting consumer pressures to spend beyond your means.
Check out our resource guides from previous years for more resources:
Credits: Adapted from Alternatives for Simple Living: 800-821-6153. Alternatives' mission is "to equip people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly and celebrate responsibly."
Last updated December 23,
2004
A project of St.
Philip Neri Catholic Church