At a presentation in Auckland on 9 March, Margaret Galiardi OP and Sharon Zayac OP asked the question how do we go beyond Laudato Si?  It’s a challenging question… many of us would admit that we haven’t fully read this important document and others who have read it might say that they are still coming to a full understanding of the document.  So how can we possible go beyond Laudato Si?  What is the next stage in the evolution of the planet? What is the next stage in human consciousness?  How do we move from a narrow bandwidth by which we are only concerned about ourselves, our own countries to be concerned about life in totality on this planet and a sense of wonder for the whole universe? We were encouraged to become one with ALL that is – to recognise that we are the light.  If we are to create a new culture that Pope Francis is asking of us the first step must be intentional silence.  This is a time when we sit without words, without conversation between ourselves and God … without even waiting for God to tell us something.  We need silence to find a sense of oneness with the entire universe. John Mayne (Benediction Monk):  “As each of us comes closer to Christ, the whole fabric of human consciousness is knit more closely together.   As we deepen our spiritual journey we see that this is not just a personal matter, it partakes of a responsibility
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