September 25, 2014

September 25, 2014 Note from the Institute Leadership Team (ILT) We are wrapped in mercy and we celebrate this gift especially during “Mercy Week!” We are conscious that we live in a world in great need of healing mercy and we yearn for each person to know... More

September 25, 2014 Note from the Institute Leadership Team (ILT) We are wrapped in mercy and we celebrate this gift especially during “Mercy Week!” We are conscious that we live in a world in great need of healing mercy and we yearn for each person to know that God’s mercy surrounds us. This does not mean we are immune to war, epidemics and injustices, but it does mean that in relying on God’s unconditional love and wisdom, mercy impels us to be responsive to the critical needs of our time. During this 20th anniversary of the rededication of Mercy International Centre may these September days of global Mercy awareness and all our local manifestations of Mercy living fill our hearts! Happy Mercy Week! Were Catherine McAuley with us today, what words of blessing and wisdom might she share? Knowing how we are scattered around the world (as she always hoped we would be) and seeing how troubled today’s world is, she might expand a bit on a reminder she shared with her infant community: “Rem Less