LETTER TO MAJOR SUPERIORS March 2023
Dear Sister/Brother; We began the month of February with the Church’s celebration of the International Day for Consecrated Life. Of course, this celebration is not limited to one day; celebrations continue throughout the month here in various deaneries of the Archdiocese of New York. In commemoration of this day, the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life sent all those in Consecrated Life a moving message quoting Pope Francis. I now share an excerpt with you. We unite ourselves with all the communities of consecrated life scattered throughout world, pilgrims in the same land that sustains us and in which we live this history that challenges us. God continues to call us to consecrate our lives in the different forms that complement and enrich each other, and that above all are a gift to the Church. “Widening the tent” is an attitude at the heart of missionary action. Mission leads us to the fullness of our Christian vocation; it gives us the opportunity to return to God’s style that is “closeness, compassion and tenderness which is expressed in words, presence, and bonds of friendship. We cannot separate ourselves from life; it is necessary for someone to care for the “ frailties and poverties of our time, healing wounds and healing broken hearts with the balm of God.” No matter where we are, if God’s love is in our hearts, we are living our consecrated mission. This mission enlarges the space of our tent and
teaches us to grow in sincere harmony, strengthening bonds, walking together, with Mary’s solicitude and deep joy. Thank you for all the ways you and your Sisters/Brothers continue to bring “the balm of God” to many within our archdiocese. You have no idea of the difference you and your Sisters/Brothers have made and continue to make in the lives of countless children, youth and adults by your witness and living out our mission. LENTEN SCRIPTURE SERIES WITH SR. CAROL PERRY, SU Many who participated in the Advent series asked for Sr. Carol to be invited again. We have heard your request. We are happy to announce that Sr. Carol Perry, SU, who gave us a superb Advent series, will be with us again during Lent. Please see the attachment to this email for a description of her Lenten series and for registration information.
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