"Embracing Vulnerability as Possibility" was the theme for the 10^th Congregational Gathering which took place at Mount St Anne's, Killenard, Portarlington from 3-23 March 2024. It called us to affirm that the face of our Earth home has changed, the face of religious life and of our Congregation has evolved bringing new challenges. During our time together courage and hope rose among us as we recalled the story of Nano who...

In the face of fear, chose to be daring
In the face of anxiety, chose to trust
In the face of impossibility, chose to begin.

It was an experience of creating a sacred space, of opening our minds and hearts through prayer, stillness, contemplative dialogue and sharing to hear the call for us as women of God and women of Earth to weave a New Story as one Congregation.

The Direction Statement

The Direction Statement that emerged from the Gathering reminds us of the journey of hope and possibilities we are being called to live into during the next six years. It calls each one of us to be open to moments of grace, to letting go of what no longer serves the mission, and to fidelity in living more deeply the Spirituality of Being in Communion. It challenges us to live with attentiveness to Our Way of Life — expressing our yearning for union with the Living God present in Mystery,

in the unfolding of creation,
in its magnificence, beauty and wonder
in its darkness, pain and woundedness. C3