Father R. Pelton, Madonna House Apostolate, Combermere, Ontario: The purpose, functioning and influence of the Madonna House Apostolate is discussed as an outstanding example of community life.
H. A. Becker: Solar and coal energy may supplant, and eventually replace, energy from oil and gas. The prospects for this development, the technology required and the economic conditions are discussed.
W.H.C Simmonds: A discussion of whether the future can best be negotiated on the basis of the prevailing production/consumption philosophy, or whether a change in emphasis from this philosophy may be a prerequisite.
R.H. Clark: The content and conclusions of the two reports are contrasted and criticized. The factors affecting world stability are considered as an introduction to the succeeding lectures on the subject.