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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
One hundred sixty years ago nine sisters
crossed the Atlantic from France*,
an event called “life-changing” by the HM Archivist.**
Through the years the Sisters
taught in elementary schools and colleges,
founded high schools and hospitals,
ministered in a range of pastoral roles
directed retreats, offered spiritual direction,
prepared others for the sacraments
served In diocesan offices and missions,
on Boards of Directors,
in national and international organizations,
and contributed to a myriad of other services
including caring for homeless women and children
speaking and acting for the environment,
outreach to the poor, minorities, and,
themselves, immigrants, to immigrants and refugees
and in other ways
responding to the signs of the times.***
What has been life-changing in your experiences?
Guiding Spirit,
little can we guess
what might be in store for us
and even for the church and the world,
if we discern and respond to your calls
personally and communally.
Amen.
*See History on the HM Website:
humilityofmary.org
**TY, Sister Joanne Gardner, H.M.
***We are committed to
“use our voice for peace and justice,
and work to eradicate all traces of racism;
open our hearts to people who are poor and marginalized,
and use our resources to alleviate suffering;
and partner with people and organizations
committed to the message of the Gospel…”
(HM Litany of Hope and Promise)
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