Called to live a spirituality of welcome
The gathering of the SNJM’s of Quebec, which took place on October 1st, was the launching point for the new year of activities under the theme “Opening Doors onto Life”
Feedback on the Congregational General Chapter, held during the summer, served as the starting point for the day. After several delegates, who had been to the Chapter, shared their experiences, we were invited to share, in small groups, what resonated with us through listening to the experiences described by the delegates, listening to the webcasts during the Chapter session, reading the General Chapter Acts etc.
During the second phase of the meeting, the members of the Provincial Leadership Team, Sisters Denise Riel, Claudette Bastien and Beverley Wattling presented the projects for the Quebec Province, the action plan and some points concerning the General Chapter follow-up.
On this topic, the Provincial Leadership Team placed emphasis on the call to live a “spirituality of welcome in the midst of our lives and in our commitments”. It was in this spirit that those present continued their reflection with particular attention to calls to:
• welcome people and circumstances
• welcome immigrants and refugees
• welcome life in its fragility