The Center for Formation, Justice

  What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about society? It should create a space for everyone that makes them feel comfortable and belong. To have a feeling of comfort and belongingness, it is important to make everyone feel the same and equal. Here comes the part of peace making and peace building with others if you wish to create a society where no one is above the other.    Though many people believe in the same philosophy of making peace with others, they may not know the exact ways to do it. And that is okay because we will be talking about how to make the society more peaceful. If you want peace, make a commitment to yourselves to stick to non-violence. No matter what the situation, keep your mind adamant about being non-violent. Once you start doing this, people around you will also start following this practice. When you see someone in trouble, make sure to help them in any way you can. This way...

We are all spiritual beings. Our physical bodies or appearance is just one part that is seen. The other and the major part is what's unseen - our mind. Sometimes, we may not show what we are feeling, and that could create a misunderstanding among others. Our life is driven by the unseen part, which is our mind and soul. What we think and believe has a lot to do with what happens to us. Everyone may not feel connected with God, and that is okay. Spiritual formation is not a process but a journey where we move towards the direction of feeling connected with God. This may not be an easy road, but once you start your journey, you will start feeling your connection not just with God but with yourself also. There are various centers for spiritual formation where you can register and start this wonderful journey.  But the importance of spiritual formation or what good it does do still may be a question to many. Spiritual formation is like finding yourself in a chaotic schedule and lifesty...

 The creation of positive personal, group and political ties across ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, national, and racial divides is referred to as peacebuilding. It seeks to redress injustice by peaceful means and to change the underlying conditions that breed lethal conflict. Conflict prevention, conflict management, conflict resolution and transformation, and post-conflict reconciliation are all aspects of peacebuilding. This article depicts the reasons and importance of peace making and peace building. ● Political issues cannot be solved militarily: Many violent conflicts are sparked by issues of inequality, injustice, and exclusion. There are frequently valid and unsolved workplace issues that present themselves in violence, even though criminality can feed on and into a conflict. It is crucial to address the root causes of radicalization early on since many extremist armed organizations do not begin that way; rather, they become radicalized over time. Additionally, while mil...

There isn't just one perfect way to discover a Spiritual Centre, but there are certain tried-and-true steps you may take right now. Joining a good spiritual centre is the perfect step towards peace making . Perfect steps to find a spiritual centre:   ●      Seek a recommendation from someone you know and trust: Do you have any friends who are happy with their spiritual centre? Inquire about their knowledge. Check with your diocese to see where they would recommend starting.   ●      Use your imagination when thinking: Inquire with the priest who has helped you through confession or whose homilies have had a significant influence on you. Retired priests have a wealth of expertise and may have spare time. You may be able to locate a religious sister or brother from an active or contemplative order who is willing to assist you. Be open to internet meetings and contact convents or monasteries whose spiritual traditions you like. On...

Each and every person has their own role in peace-making and peace-building . The contribution to peace is something that we all need in the world we are living in. Despite how much we are progressing, developing, and growing to achieve all the conveniences of the world, without peace by creating spiritual formation, we will remain incomplete. That is why there are centers working towards this notion. Christian spiritual formation is based on the aim of leading individuals or communities toward a deeper desire for justice and peace for all God’s creations. The motive is to let people not only know but also realize, follow, and implement the fact that all people are created equal in the image of God. This cannot be achieved alone, but they need to come and work together. They need to come forward to help, care for, and respect others, so we can achieve peacebuilding in a true sense. In this process, when the focus remains on maturing one’s faith while deepening the relationship wit...

Spiritual formation is the need of the hour! In the present world and for mankind, it is important to work on spiritual formation together for peace seeking and making. In order to understand the formation of spiritualism, it is necessary that we must not confuse it with the term discipleship. So let us understand both in detail.   One of the growing terms is discipleship. Basically, it refers to the process of devoting oneself to a teacher. The aim is to learn from a teacher and become more like them by learning the teachings of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. At the same time, spiritual formation is a process of the triune God transforming the believer's life and character toward life. It is an ongoing process of transforming one's life and character of Jesus Christ in the context of the biblical community.   What makes this process different from the term discipleship is its inclusion of the process of both growth and change. Learning is completed only when...