Direction Statements 2008-2012

We, the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, founded by Bishop John England, rooted in the Vincentian/Setonian tradition, and united in heart and mind, resolve to address three issues of concern to direct and empower our lives during the next four years.

 

Issue 1.  Dying/Rising of community

Facing an uncertain future, we place our trust in God.  Open to God’s plan for us, we will nurture an attitude of hope rooted in the promise of resurrection and move forward uniting our energies in concrete works of charity and justice in service of the poor.

 

Issue 2.  Community as ministry

Recognizing that the quality of community living affects the quality of our service and Gospel witness, we commit to on-going renewal of the key elements of our life together: prayer, interpersonal relationships, and mission.

 

Issue 3.  Cultivating the call: Charity charism/Mission

We recognize the virtues of humility, simplicity, and charity as essential to the Charity charism and the life of our Community.  Desiring to keep the charism alive, we will explore contemporary understandings of these virtues and use the new meanings to energize and empower us to be authentic gospel witnesses in our lives and in our ministries.