Programs boost awakening Flowing with people's desire for more spirituality, Catholic communities throughout the country have launched all kinds of spiritual awakening programs. Forming small faith-sharing groups based on Holy Scripture is one way of spiritual renewal. These groups of eight to 12 allow people to open their minds, hearts, and spirits to God's holy and living Word. Genuine spiritual growth happens through this intimate small- group experience. Getting to know the Scriptures facilitates getting to know one another.
Social justice is a millennium concern.
People are being encouraged to seek out Gospel values, particularly in the work place. Catholic social teaching in this century has emphasized strong respect for the person at every stage and experience of life. All the glitz surrounding the millennium should not camouflage these social concerns that touch everyone's life. All the faithful should hope that millennium fever will be contagious regarding issues of human life. The coming of the new millennium must also be the fertile ground for greater unity based on faith.