IN THE CROSS IS OUR SALVATION - Mother Bernarda

The mystery of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross invites us to introspe cti on that enables us to be challenged by reality in order to overcome a certain air of " it is no more possible " that often closes our expectations and possibilities. However, we are women who, being part of this history, propose nothing less than recreating the H istory of Jesus for this time. And this is where the key to everything lies: in freedom and gratuitousness, in prolonged times of silence and frugality; of serenity and ecology. Consecrated life, in order to have light, needs to "appear" little...

Season of Creation... Let Justice and Peace flow

“A mighty river” is the symbol chosen to go with this theme, representing biodiversity at risk. The urgency grows and we must make visible peace with Earth and on Earth, at the same time that justice calls us to repentance and a change of attitude and actions. When we join the river of justice and peace together with others, it creates hope instead of despair.

We are invited to join the river of justice and peace on behalf of all creation and to converge our individual identities, of name, family or faith community, in this greater movement for justice, just like tributaries come together to form a mighty river.  

Prophet Isaiah proclaims “Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43: 19) 

‘Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. Your soul alone has the map of your future; therefore, you can trust this indirect, oblique side of yourself. If you do, it will take you where you need to go, but more important it will teach you a kindness of rhythm in your journey.’J O’ Donohue

On the journey of our life it is important to be aware of what has happened and what is happening within us: the experiences that have marked us, the failures that have hurt us, the moments that have motivated us but also the beliefs that help us to move forward with passion, the places we prefer to hide and mask our weaknesses, everything that inhabits us and gives meaning to our lives… Read real LIFE experiences…

A Pastoral Reflection

• ...that aims to promote a common reflection on Christians’ engagement with social media, which has become ever more a part of peoples’ lives. 
• Inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, the document aims to initiate a common reflection to foster a culture of being “loving neighbors” also in the digital sphere.
• In the social media context, where individuals are often both consumers and commodities, this Pastoral Reflection searches for a faith-filled response. 
• This response begins with being discerning regarding the stimuli we receive and being intentional listeners. 
• Attentiveness, together with a sense of belonging, reciprocity, and solidarity are the pillars for building a sense of community that should ultimately strengthen local communities, capable of becoming drivers of change. 
• Becoming “weavers of communion” through the creativity of love, we can envision new models built on trust, transparency and inclusion, learning to be present in God’s style and bearing the mark of witness. 

https://www.uisg.org/en/news/Towards-Full-Presence