This year’s Season of Creation begins on Sunday, September 1 and ends on Friday, October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
This special season calls the whole human family to unite for the global celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home.In 2024 we unite around the theme To Hope and act with Creation using the symbol “The first fruits of Hope” inspired by Romans 8:19-25. In a world where many people are living in hopelessness, anxiety and fear, we are being called to ground ourselves in a hope that involves collective action, a hope that is centered in God’s promises and in God’s call to care for all of Creation.
We will be adding six reflections on the Season of Creation for:
- September 1 (the opening day of celebration)
- September 8, 15, 22, 29 (each of the following four weeks)
- October 4 (the closing day of celebration – Feast of St. Francis of Assisi).
- Download the complete set of reflections
Let us renew our relationship with our Creator and Creation through celebration, conversion and commitment.
La Temporada de la Creación de este año comienza el domingo 1 de septiembre y termina el viernes 4 de octubre, fiesta de San Francisco de Asís.
Este tiempo especial convoca a toda la familia humana a unirse en una celebración mundial de oración y acción para proteger nuestro hogar común. En 2024 nos unimos en torno al tema Esperar y actuar con la Creación utilizando el símbolo «Las primicias de la Esperanza» inspirado en Romanos 8:19-25. En un mundo en el que muchas personas viven en la desesperanza, la ansiedad
En un mundo en el que muchas personas viven en la desesperanza, la ansiedad y el miedo, estamos llamados a cimentarnos en una esperanza que implica la acción colectiva, una esperanza centrada en las promesas de Dios y en la llamada de Dios a cuidar de toda la Creación.
Añadiremos seis reflexiones sobre el Tiempo de la Creación para:
- 1 de septiembre (día inaugural de la celebración)
- 8, 15, 22 y 29 de septiembre (cada una de las cuatro semanas siguientes)
- 4 de octubre (día de clausura de la celebración – Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís).
- Descargar el conjunto completo de reflexiones
Renovemos nuestra relación con el Creador y la Creación mediante la celebración, la conversión y el compromiso.
After her studies Agatha returned to Newfoundland and entered the Sisters of Mercy in Conception Harbour in August of 1892.
During her eight years at Mercy Convent, Sister Mary Joseph studied music under the direction of Professor Thomas Mullock, brother of Bishop Mullock and the first organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She was the aunt of Sister M. Aloysius Rawlins who played such a significant role in the early days of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital.
Israel has agreed to send negotiators to a new round of talks over a ceasefire and hostage release deal, after a diplomatic push from the United States, Egypt and Qatar.
Prayers for the Sick, Resources from the Wisdom Circles, Items of Interest, Important Dates, Women in Canadian History and a delicious Cranberry lemon loaf recipe are among the many topics covered in our latest issue.
As the members of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland increase in age and diminish in numbers, the Congregation, in conversation with colleagues, has been engaged in a discernment process regarding the future. A decision was made by the general assembly of the sisters, the 22 General Chapter (2021), to establish a legal entity that would oversee and carry out the governance of the various “sponsored ministries” of the Congregation. That entity, a legal corporation, was registered on August 10, 2023 as Mercy Wellsprings, Incorporated.
Effective 29 July 2024, the Board of Directors of Mercy Wellsprings has appointed Ms. Susan Elliott MBA (Hons) as the first Executive Director.
Poverty, migration and gender inequality contribute to social vulnerability which traffickers exploit through force, threats, fraud and false promises of better lives and work opportunities. Consequently, vulnerable persons are bought and sold for financial or self-serving purposes. Over 27 million people around the globe are affected by this tragic situation.