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Dear Compassionate Houston Community and Friends,
As we step into a new year, may our hearts be filled with compassion and our minds enlightened with wisdom. With that strength and balance, let us all work together to heal our world and bring hope, connection, peace, and harmony to all. Join us in our theme of "Exploring the Best in Ourselves and Each Other" in 2025. Thank you for being part of the journey, and here’s to a bright year ahead!
Mark your Calendar for our Spring Luncheon!
This May, we are honored to welcome the incredible Father Gregory Boyle as our keynote speaker. As a Jesuit priest and the visionary founder of Homeboy Industries, Father Boyle has devoted over 30 years to uplifting and transforming the lives of those who have faced the challenges of gang involvement and incarceration, all through the power of compassion and unconditional love.
Prepare to be awed by Father Boyle’s exuberant voice as an advocate for boundless compassion and our universal kinship. Enjoy connecting at our luncheon with others also eager to learn from Father Boyle's vision, deep and daily life-long engagement in compassionate action and practical guidance.
Details and Registration coming soon.
Upcoming Programs 2025
Meditate & Connect with Marci
You are invited to a monthly 30-minute lunchtime program series with our partner, Marci Sharif. Use part of your lunch hour to get centered, meditate, and connect over a specific topic related to wellness each month. The program is online via Zoom and free to attend.
If you previously submitted a registration form for Marci’s monthly program, there is no need to register again. We will email you a Zoom link the morning of the event.
April Meditate & Connect:
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 12-12:30 PM.
Topic: Body and Earth in Balance Registration closes Monday, April 14 at 6:00pm.
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, we will explore "Body and Earth in Balance," emphasizing our connection with the planet as essential to holistic self-care. Join us as we contemplate the four elements—Earth, Water, Fire, and Air—fostering a deeper connection to our bodies and the natural world. Pause, reflect, and cultivate harmony within yourself and with the Earth.
Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle
Seasonal Book Study
May 1, 8, 15 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM (Zoom)
We are excited to dive into Father Boyle’s acclaimed book, a New York Times bestseller, as we prepare for his keynote address at our Spring luncheon on May 21, taking place just one week after our final discussion. In light of the book’s engaging 240 pages, we've opted for three gatherings instead of our usual four.
For two decades, Gregory Boyle's Homeboy Industries has been a beacon of hope, combatting gang culture in LA's Boyle Heights. Tattoos on the Heart captures Boyle's transformative experiences, offering profound parables on faith and humanity. With a delightful mix of humor and generosity, these stories reveal the life-changing power of unconditional love.
Tattoos on the Heart has left a lasting impression on many readers with its unique blend of storytelling, spirituality, and social commentary. Praised by critics and readers alike, its themes of compassion, empathy and redemption are universally relatable. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the human spirit.
Join us for three consecutive Thursday evenings on May 1, 8, 15 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM via Zoom.
Sign the Charter for Compassion
Compassionate Houston was inspired by the Charter for Compassion. Its principles of treating others with respect; encouraging appreciation of cultural and religious diversity; and cultivating an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings were our aspirational foundation.
How can you get started, where do you find information, how do you stay connected so you can become one of our trailblazers?
Check out our “Compassion AT YOUR FINGERTIPS” page.
Grow With Us
Tell us how we can support you and collaborate to grow the compassionate culture of Houston through awareness, education, community, and service.
Throughout the year, we are launching programs, opportunities, and service projects that address Compassionate Houston’s main objectives. We want to connect most effectively with you and your needs. Please fill out our survey by clicking on the button “Individual Survey.”
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”