It is a great letter, filled with positive suggestions, information and a call to prayer and fasting.
As Catholic Women's League members we are called to act and to act now.
I urge each of us to make a special effort to fast from something over the next two weeks. In that time of penance, pray for discernment and guidance that we may know what we will be asked to do.
As I mentioned at our convention, the founding leaders of CWL responded to the need of the day giving aid, support and companionship to immigrant women.
I thought one call for us might be in the area of palliative care, where people need someone to journey with them during their last days. And this may be true.
After reading this letter and listening to Pope Francis, our mission may be to find ways to intervene and give hope to refugee families.
The national executive will be discussing how the League will celebrate the Extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy from grassroots to the national level. Provincial presidents are consulting their members for ideas that we will review at our meeting in Novmber so we are ready for the opening on December 8' the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
With Mary as our guide and patroness we look to make bold decisions for the good of all.
I ask for your prayers and sacrifice that we will hear God's voice and open our hearts.
Our theme asks us to have hearts of mercy and compassion, to speak with clarity, courage and wisdom and help others encounter Jesus Christ through us.
Thank you in advance for prayers to help us discern the path we should take,
Barb
