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Letting our roots sink deeply into our franciscan tradition Rome and Assisi Program, January 2019 Sisters Gustina and Maribel arrived from Peru and Bolivia on December 28th. Sisters Pauline, Dulcie, Mildred, Marceline, Lorna, Sharon, Joyce and Bridget arrived on December 30th. The first days in Rome were spent relaxing, adjusting to a new time zone and participating in a few of the New Year’s celebrations. Wednesday January 2 we began our formal time together about Cosmic Spirituality, franciscan non-violence and our Call to Holiness following the example of Elizabeth Hayes and Pope Francis. On january 5 we went to Greccio and then to Assisi to continue our formal time on Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi. |
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Mission Statement
We commit ourselves by profession of vows to:
- Manifest God’s universal compassion through inclusive non-dominating relationships of love.
- Trust in God’s Providence and live in a manner that affirms the right of all to a just share of the earth’s resources.
- Discern together the voice of the Spirit that has called us to be one in our diversity.
- In the spirit of Francis, Clare, and Elizabeth Hayes, we promote ever-widening circles of communion as we:
- Open ourselves to a life of continued conversion in response to the call of the Gospel.
- Identify with the victim, the poor and the marginalized in seeking a peace built on justice.
- Reverence creation, acknowledging the right of all God’s creatures to enjoy its blessings.
- Address the need within ourselves for repentance, forgiveness and healing while promoting a message of reconciliation.
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Reflection on my ministry at the Social Apostolate of Savannah
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“I hope for a growth in communion between the members of different Institutes. Might this Year be an occasion for us to step out more courageously from the confines of our respective Institutes and to work together, at the local and global levels, on projects involving formation, evangelization, and [ ... ]
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ADDRESS BY HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
AT THE OPENING OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS
ON YOUNG PEOPLE, THE FAITH AND VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT
Synod Hall
Wednesday, 3 October 2018
Dear Beatitudes, Eminences, Excellencies,
Dear Brothers and Sisters, and beloved Young People!
Entering this hall to talk about [ ... ]
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SEDOS Seminar April 30-May 4, 2018
In his letter announcing the Synod on Youth to be held in Rome in October 2018, Pope Francis wrote, “A better world can be built also as a result of your efforts, your desire to change and your generosity. Do not be afraid to listen to the Spirit who proposes bold [ ... ]
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