What is the Grail?
‘A stranger, hearing about the great variety of ways in which Grail women are at work in the world, must surely wonder what it is that holds us all together. At times, as we face our own diversity, we wonder the same thing ourselves. But, as we grow to know one another, we recognize beneath the surface a common vision – motivating, inspiring, energizing all the different activities, a common set of values, and even, along with the many cultural differences, certain aspects of a common culture.’
from: ‘The Grail entering the 21st Century’
The Grail is a spiritual, cultural and social movement of women grounded in Christian faith and seeking to respond to the challenge of the Gospel in today's world and in their own lives. Called by spiritual values, The Grail envisions a world of peace, justice and renewal of the earth, brought about by women working together as catalysts for change. The Grail is a vital international movement of women with members in 26 countries in Europe, Africa, North and South America, Asia, Australia and Melanesia.
Grail women of different ages are committed to:
- working for justice and solidarity
- building bridges of understanding and breaking down barriers
- working with different cultures
- healing the planet and the divisions among people
- enabling women to develop their full potential in different walks of life.
- spirituality
- networking with young women
‘God is the central Mystery of our lives,
creator and life-giver to the whole universe,
beyond, yet within us,
our horizon and beyond our horizon,
who calls each one by name, who is
with us always and all ways.
We are a faith community of women. Just as a crystal reflects light in a multitude of radiant colours, our belief reflects the different experiences and expressions of faith among us.
We see the richness of our diversity even as we struggle to understand it better. But who can limit the sparkling rays once the sun has touched the crystal?’
from: Faith Message IGA 1988
The vision of the Grail has been expressed in the Vision Statement of the Grail, Faith Message of the Grail and Mission Statement of the Grail. |