MIA to Host Joan Chittister, OSB at Mercy Week Event

Vision in Action

Season of Creation Event at Baggot Street

Programmes and Events

Season of Creation Event at Baggot Street

Programmes and Events

Season of Creation Event at Baggot Street

Come celebrate with us!

From September 1 to October 4, the Christian family celebrates the gift of Creation. During this Season, we renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversation, and commitment.

MIA would like to invite our Mercy community to gather at Mercy International Centre on Tuesday, 7th of September 2021 for a celebration of prayer and action to protect our Common Home. The gathering will offer space for reflection, prayer, and support to encourage participants to make sustainable lifestyle changes on both an individual level and an institutional level. There will be a limit of 20 people with appropriate protective measures in place - including social distancing requirements.

For more information about our Season of Creation event, please click the ‘read more’ link below.

MESSAGES TO: Siobhan Golden Programme Coordinator
MIA Prayer Intention: Bearing Witness

Prayer

MIA Prayer Intention: Bearing Witness

Prayer

MIA Prayer Intention: Bearing Witness

Your continued prayers are asked for the people of Afghanistan and all who suffer anxiety about the welfare of those who are displaced because of the recent upheaval in their country. In Haiti, there are many who are suffering, due to the death or injury of loved ones and so much loss and insecurity as the country suffers the impact of major earthquakes and storms. Sadly, there are many other situations we could add here in which great suffering is being experienced.

May our hearts be moved to compassion and to making whatever merciful response is possible for us. In Jesus, we know that God is with all who suffer and that God shares the suffering of people and all of Creation. We pray especially for all those who are making an immediate response to bring relief, that they may find strength in the difficulties they face. God-of-those-who-suffer, let them know, and let us know, your presence among us…

Members News

Mercy Partners: Connecting with Indigenous Persons

Australia

Mercy Partners: Connecting with Indigenous Persons

Australia

Mercy Partners: Connecting with Indigenous Persons

Mercy Partners invites you to reflect on the fourth key pathway: Thriving communities and sustainable economies outlined in Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) available here.

A Catholic Social Thought approach, asserts that all people have a right to participate in the economic, political, and cultural life of society. Living justly demands we ensure human dignity, human flourishing and community development.

This reflection invites you to consider: How can your ministry answer the call to ensure First Nations women and girls can flourish as individuals, as families and as communities?

The human right to migrate, and the right to stay: A reflection from Mary Kay Dobrovolny, rsm Credit: Mark Copland

Americas

The human right to migrate, and the right to stay: A reflection from Mary Kay Dobrovolny, rsm

Americas

The human right to migrate, and the right to stay: A reflection from Mary Kay Dobrovolny, rsm

In March 2021, I moved to the U.S.-Mexico border in Southern California. I'm an unlikely person to be here. I'm white, non-Hispanic with much to learn about Latinx culture and history. A native English speaker, I grew up with a severe speech impediment (no longer discernable today) and struggle to learn the oral communication aspects of language. I feel my limitations daily.

I am on a spiritual journey of transformation here at the border. The needs are immense, and my ability to respond limited.

From late March until early July, the San Diego Convention Center served 3,213 unaccompanied migrant youth; as a faith leader, I was able to be present to them. With my limited Spanish, I prayed a blessing over each child who chose to come for a blessing…

Mercy Matters

On This Day

Fact

On This Day

24 August 1858: Foundation to Cincinnati, Ohio from Kinsale - M Teresa Maher

Contribute a fact from your Mercy congregation, institute, or federation, to our online archive.

MECPATHS New Indicator Resource

Resource

MECPATHS New Indicator Resource

MECPATHS is pleased to announce the launch of their Know It, See It, Say It Indicator Resource which offers hospitality industry and front-line professionals an overview of how to identify possible victims of Child Trafficking.

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

prayer

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

“After a lengthy detour over some weeks into the gospel of John with its focus on Jesus as the Bread of Life and the Bread of Wisdom, we return to Mark’s gospel and a legal dispute about ritual purity.”

Further Resources

Global water crisis will intensify with climate breakdown

Worth Reading

Global water crisis will intensify with climate breakdown

A perspective on the UN Climate Report notes that ‘Flooding, droughts and wildfires will worsen as global heating disrupts the planet’s water cycle.’

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Vatican Museums Collection: The Works of Mercy #5

Worth Reading

Vatican Museums Collection: The Works of Mercy #5

Explore the masterpieces in the papal collections accompanied by the words of the Popes. Today, view The Works of Mercy #5.

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Community Outreach Toolkit

Worth Knowing

Community Outreach Toolkit

Here’s how YOU can ensure world leaders take strong action to protect biodiversity and the climate.

View the Toolkit

Members of Mercy

Members of Mercy International

Members of Mercy International Association share the passion of their foundress, Catherine McAuley, to bring mercy to people who are poor, sick and uneducated.

Mercy eNews

The online newsletter of Mercy International Association is published fortnightly, 24 weeks each year and distributed to subscribers via email.

For more information on the directors click here