EXTENDED COUNCIL - A DAY FULL OF GOD'S PRESENCE

25 September 2024

«Take nothing for your journey… He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal».

The day began with reflection on the Word of God in small groups. Today, Luke's Gospel invites us to listen to Our Lord's call and instruction: “He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick” (Luke 9:2). The same mission is entrusted to each of us; we are called, individually and as a community, to proclaim the Kingdom of God through our simple lifestyle, taking only what is essential for the life and mission of Christ.

In the Aula Magna hall, the Norwegian Province placed us in an atmosphere of prayer, invoking Mary, before listening to the report of the International Finance Commission presented by sisters Marianne Bode, Cristina Gavazzi and Mariaelena, the General treasurer.

SUSTAINABILITY  AND MISSION

Sister Mariaelena Aceti reported on the congregation's accounts, including ethical and sustainable investment, and stressed the importance of training and raise awareness to the young members about the implications of the vow of poverty on our mission and on the administration of temporal goods. The Form 9 is proposed to each PRM to send the annual accounts to the General Council and the General Treasurer.

The IFC emphasized the sustainability of the life and mission of each member of the congregation. The commission encouraged us to study the guidelines set out in the Congregation's documents on the administration of goods. 

In the afternoon, the Europe/USA Lifegiving Network presented its reports. It brings light and life to the sisters, connecting many sisters more closely via Zoom in various groups, participating in common prayer and weaving strong bonds.  This network is a means of further strengthening our connectedness between the different generations and to support each other in our realities. Sister Dolores, shared with us the life of our 6 sisters in Ireland, their mission, reality and concerns. We were deeply moved and touched by the situation in the Region of Ireland.

BE PEACE-MAKERS IN OUR MISSION

After this enriching sharing, the sisters left in small groups to visit the city of Nemi. We ended our beautiful day with a meditation on the United Nations Headquarters in New York, led by sisters from Norway and Denmark. This meditation brought us into a space of great simplicity to meet the Lord in silence, encounter him with a great love and follow him very closely, reflecting on the following question:

What have I done for Christ?

What am I doing for Christ?

What should I do for Christ?

The author of this meditation invites us to be peace-makers in our mission, wherever we may be.

Sister Santhi Siluvai (France/Belgium)

Sr.Pratibha

Very much inspiring . Thanks

Tanmaya, Provincial House

Being Peacemakers in our mission is really soul stiring. We admire each one of you gathered as pillars of our congregation, already embodying this call to peace. Be assured of our continual prayers.

Ir. Geni Estegues Pereira

Que bela jornada vocês fizeram neste dia 25. Obrigada pela partilha. Assim vamos nis sentindo cada vez mais um "Cirpo Congregacional" participante e Uno.

Sr.Anoopa Tanmaya Province

peace-makers in our mission, wherever we may be, let us all pray for this grace.

Sagar community

Reminders to focus on the essentials for the life and mission of Christ. Let's continue to be generous and be a peace makers by proclaiming and living christ values.Heart touching and wonderful reflection . Thank you. From Sagar community

Gertrudes Salette Beal

Gostei muito da reflexão sobre a missão. O centro da missão é Jesus Cristo. O que fiz,oque faço e p que darei só tem sentido se for por Ele.Nosso carisma um Dom dado por Deus que traz na sua essência a grande missão de sermos irmãs da unidade pelo testemunho.

Sr. Frances Regis

Dear Sr. Dolores, the General team and all members of the Extended Council, we at ICJ Tanmaya, Bhopal are eagerly , enthusiastically and prayerfully accompanying you at this crucial time in our Congregation's History. As you take stock of our sustainability and relevancy in mission in our diverse places and forms... May we have the courage to take bold steps for the greater glory of God!!

S. Pauline, Tanmaya Province

The emphasis on "Be peacemakers" gladens and enthuses us in our mission

Idgah Community, Pachmarhi Province

We are enriched by the messages read and viewed on YouTube on topic "Be peacemakers in our mission".We are praying for the Extended Council.

S. Gloria, Tanamaya Province

A very reflective throwback to the initial fervour and mission of each one of us.God bless !

Fox Rock Community, Pachmarhi

May each member of our Congregation be a peacemaker. We continue to pray for all at the meeting.

José balduino leite

Boa mensagem de alem fronteiras!!

Ir. Joana Francisca

Feliz em ver as Irmãs juntas em comunhão em busca da vivência do amor. É uma graça e testemunho num mundo que tem tanta violência e divisão. Em unidade.