Process

Mercy and Justice Shall Meet follows a four step theological reflection process.

Step One: The Story

In this step we are presented in video format with a place of Mercy ministry to visit and learn from. There are eight main stories, each of which deals with a different issue. In the example shown here, the place of ministry is Mutomo Mercy Hospital, Kenya and the issue is the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients.

Step Two: The Broader Social Context

Resources from that place and about that issue in the form of photographs, statistics, images, maps, demographics and other materials are presented to help us come to a deeper understanding about the issue dealt with in the story.

Step Three: Inspiration

In this step the sources of the Christian and Mercy traditions which speak to these critical questions and issues are made available to us for reflection and insight.

Step Four: Action

The fourth step offers opportunities for action/behaviour change within ourselves, our communities, our organisations. In the light of the insights we have gained from examining and reflecting on the issues in the story, looked at in the context of the broader social analysis, and in light of the Scripture and Mercy traditions, we are invited to take action to bring about change.

© Mercy International Association 2004