This year, we will live our interdependence
by means of a spirituality of “presence to the other”..
We will witness to this spirituality
by striving to be understanding and compassionate.
On October 5, 2013, as follow-up to the 33rd General Chapter, each Sister and Associate was missioned to live this spirituality throughout the year, each committed to a particular way of doing so.
More than 100 people were present in the multipurpose room at Maison Jésus-Marie, and others joined by means of closed circuit television. For the first time, the Sisters in the Convents of Ste-Émélie and Marie-Rose-Durocher were able to connect to those gathered through the medium of webcasting.
Sister Beverley Wattling reminded us during her introductory remarks that in 2012-2013, we studied and prayed with the theme “Culture of Call”. Each one of us is called to a unique mission, the spirituality of “presence to the other” which nourishes or inspires our way of living. The theme chosen is especially pertinent for us in Quebec, who are called to reflect and act upon the Quebec Charter of Values.