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Mercy Day Greetings 2007

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We Sisters of Mercy of the Americas greet all our sisters, associates, companions and volunteers.  Far-flung as we are among the nations of the world, “our hearts can always be in the same place, centered in God from whom alone we go forward or stay back.”  While our world and our times may be struggling for peace, let us join our hearts around the globe as Sisters of Mercy on this Mercy Day 2007.

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

The Sisters of Mercy of the Federation of Britain greet all Sisters of Mercy around the world on this Feast of our Foundress. Have a lovely Mercy Day wherever you are.

May you experience peace, joy and tranquillity so often spoken of by Catherine Mc Auley.

Love and prayers,
Sr. Aelred Carlin,
Sisters of Mercy of the Federation of Britain

Greetings for Mercy Day from the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, Ireland

2007 - The God of Mercy

God of mystery, God of mercy, God of life
Before the throb of time you held us,
and life began to dance
from darkness into light, from dust to living flesh.
Down the steps of time life came
and brought us to this place.
Here in this open field, or city street,
market square, or desert sand,
tall dwelling, tiny shack,
we turn to you, O God.

May cloud, and mountain high,
rock and forest deep,
each being that has breath,
or swims the oceans way,
the tiny life that loves the darkness of the clay,
may everything that is, find in our hearts a
place of mercy and of love.

May the faces that we meet,
the footfall on the street,
the arm outstretched to ours,
the smile in voice and flower,
the music of life’s dancing, and the cry of living pain,
be your word to us, O God,
again and yet again.

Hold us all with gentle hands, God of mercy.
Christ and Mary and Catherine, be with us on our journey
round the earth and round the Sun.
And may all our roads lead us to you, O God,
our beginning and our home. Amen.

(Rosaleen Hogan rsm. Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy Ireland)

On this Mercy day may Rosaleen’s poem speak to each of us across
our world as we celebrate the God of Mercy in our lives.
May Catherine’s vision continue to inspire us to
reveal God’s compassionate presence in our World.

Cóirle & Team
Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, Ireland

Greetings and abundant blessings to all Mercies around the world on Mercy Day 2007.

The sisters in Newfoundland rejoice with you in the gift of Mercy as together we celebrate this honored feast of Our Lady of Mercy.  We wish you “Mercy Moments” today, tomorrow and always!

Happy Mercy Day!

Greetings and blessings from Catherine’s House to our sisters, associates, colleagues and friends from around the world.

Rain down your love upon us all, O God of Mercy
Fill us with the spirit of compassion and justice
Guide us to merciful ways
And empower us to sing your praise. (Morning and Evening Prayer)

Anne, Colette, Maryann, Mary, Pat, Rose, Caitlín
Mercy International Centre

To All of Our Sisters Worldwide

On this Mercy Day
united in one heart and spirit,
we ask Our Lady of Mercy and Catherine
to encourage and inspire us
as we continue to celebrate God's Mercy
in our lives and in our world.
Happy Mercy Day!

Sisters of the U.S. Province
Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, Ireland

Hari ra Atawhai.  Mercy day greetings to all who live and work in the name of Mercy.

May the wellspring of God’s gracious and compassionate Mercy give us courage to live Catherine’s vision in new and transforming ways, wherever we are.

Arohanui 

Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa
Sisters of Mercy New Zealand

“We unite in prayer with all our Sisters and Mercy associates throughout the world.

Let us ask Mary, First Woman of Mercy, to advocate for us to our God so that together we can continue to live towards the maturity of Christ – for our own sake, and for the sake of the world.

Blessings to each of you."

Nerida, Caroline and Karon
Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia

"It commenced with two - on 24 September 1827"
As we mark another milestone in the Mercy Story,
we send loving greetings and prayers to our Sisters
and Associates throughout the world.

The Union of the Sisters of Mercy, Great Britain

The Sisters of Mercy of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy, Great Britain send loving greetings to our dear Sisters and Associates worldwide. As we prepare to celebrate the feast of Mary the Mother of Mercy we pray that we may all continue to be sisters to one another and continue to spread her Son's Mercy throughout our world.

Sister Patricia Bell and Leadership Team IOLM GB

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