Our Monthly Spiritual Themes guide our Chalice Circles, which are small, intentional groups of members and friends that gather for spiritual enrichment through personal sharing. For more information on Chalice Circles, please email Linda Benson at chalicecircles@uuprinceton.org. Our Chalice Circle thoughts and questions around the theme of Justice this month are:

“If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you’re allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind.” ― Shannon L. Alder

Reflect on a time when you have felt wronged.
What has been your reaction and how has it made you feel?

 

“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” ― Benjamin Franklin

Is there a situation that causes you outrage by which you are unaffected? How do you think that outrage might be communicated to those who are unaffected but lacking compassion?

 

“Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” ― Bryan Stevenson, Just Mercy

Have you ever felt that you are the worst thing you’ve done?
How might this perspective affect your outlook on life?

 

“For children are innocent and love justice, while most of us are wicked and naturally prefer mercy.” ― G.K. Chesterton

How does this paradox express itself through lived experience?