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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!
Our Luncheon Registration is live, friends!
We are excited to announce that registration for our annual luncheon is officially open!
Join us on May 21 as we welcome Father Boyle, the renowned founder of Homeboy Industries, a Jesuit priest who has spent over three decades uplifting those facing significant challenges like gang involvement, incarceration, and homelessness. Through his dedicated efforts, Father Boyle has empowered thousands of former gang members to find jobs, remove tattoos, and embrace new beginnings.
As our keynote speaker, Father Boyle will share his profound insights on "Practical Ways to Cultivate Boundless Compassion," a message that resonates now more than ever.
Connect with compassionate individuals during our luncheon and be prepared to be awed by Father Boyle’s exuberant voice as an advocate for boundless compassion and our universal kinship.
Whether you purchase an individual ticket, make a donation, or sponsor a table, we would love to have you join us!
Learn more about Father Boyle and register on our event page.
Upcoming Programs 2025
Meditate & Connect with Marci
Join us this month for Marci's 30-minute program, inspired by Compassionate Houston's 2025 Annual Luncheon theme “Cultivating Boundless Compassion.” Each month offers a fresh experience through engaging practices. Dive into a rich tapestry of multi-sensory contemplations, including mindful writing, meditation, movement, and visualization, to name a few. Every gathering provides an opportunity to reflect and share in a safe, supportive environment. Together, let's cultivate compassion and connection!
may Meditate & Connect:
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 12-12:30 PM.
Topic: Cultivating Boundless Compassion Registration Deadline: Monday, May 12 at 6:00pm.
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.”