Spirituality of the Penitential Tradition

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Published: 28 January 2018
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Metanoia stands at the very center of the teaching of the Gospels.  Its meaning is exhausted neither by the idea of the initial turning toward God, nor by the notion of reparation frequently expressed in the word “penance”.  The work of both God and the person- this metanoia is primarily an act of God’s love which finds its human purpose in a radical redirection of life centered in the person of Christ himself.

…Interwoven, as it is, with the concept of reconciliation, it sees peace with God as inseparable from peace with one’s neighbor, and serves as a basis for Christian efforts to overcome hostility and separation at every level.

Roland Faley, TOR. “Biblical Considerations on Metanoia.” Analecta TOR 13, No. 123 (19749 13-33

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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