Mercy Prepares for the First International Migration Review Forum
Mercy Global Action will participate in the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) beginning with a self-organized, open Civil Society Preparatory Day that will take place on Sunday, 15 May, which aims to share and consolidate the key civil society joint inputs and points of engagement for the week ahead. MGA will also participate in the Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Monday 16 May, and the rest of the IMRF on 17-20 May.
Mercy International Association is co-sponsoring a side event at the IMRF with Caritas Internationalis, ACT Alliance, and the NGO Committee on Migration, titled “The Cross-Cutting Call to Protect People and Planet: Experiences and Timely Recommendations for Accelerating the Implementation of GCM Objectives 2 and 5 to Address the Impacts of Climate Change on Human Mobility.” The event will take place on Tuesday, 17 May from 13:15-14:45 New York time. Check your time zone here, and register to attend the event on Zoom here.
Vision in Action
Mercy International Centre
Spiritual Directors Retreat at Baggot Street!
Mercy International Centre
Spiritual Directors Retreat at Baggot Street!
Mercy International Centre hosted a Spiritual Director’s retreat this past week. The retreat was facilitated by Maria DiBello, rsm who led the group in reflection and expertise to unpack the weight of spiritual accompaniment while learning new tools for the future. MIC is very grateful to Maria for sharing her talent and gracious spirit with us and the participants! One participant noted, “I am leaving this retreat enriched, encouraged, affirmed, and confirmed on my journey” while another wrote “Catherine would be so proud.”
MIC’s next week-long programme will be facilitated by Nellie McLaughlin, rsm from June 20 -24, 2022. Details of the programme, Eco-spirituality & the 8th Work of Mercy, are available here and below.
Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: Spiritual Growth
Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: Spiritual Growth
Catherine gently reminds us that how we choose to nourish our prayer lives is a significant part of our spiritual growth. In this Easter season, as newness and life abound, we are called to care for our prayer life in new ways. Catherine writes “Prayer is a plant, the seed of which is sown in the heart of every Christian, but its growth entirely depends on the care we take to nourish it.”
And so in the stillness, we pray…
May each of us find new ways to pray. May we find You in the quiet, the gentle breeze, the cool rain. May we know you through the warmth of conversation and the eyes of strangers. May each of us find the courage to strengthen our spiritual lives through the gift of prayer and find comfort knowing Catherine’s commitment to praying with You. Amen.
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Fact
On This Day
11 May 1852: Foundation to Hartford, Connecticut from Providence, Rhode Island - M Frances Warde.
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Mercy Global Action
Employment Opportunity: Programme Coordinator
Mercy International Centre is hiring a Programme Coordinator to join the Heritage and Spirituality team at Baggot Street! This position is full-time, office-based in Dublin, Ireland. International applicants are welcome to apply. This position will help coordinate year-round programming including retreats, workshops, and speaker sessions.
Ministry
NEW Charism Book and Prayer Resources
Each year Mercy Partners’ Formation develops a Prayer Resource for Congregations and Ministries to use with leaders and staff in meetings and gatherings. Their latest updated prayer resources are:
- The Corporal Works of Mercy
- The Spiritual Works of Mercy
A promotional poster is available here. Mercy Partners is a PJP in Australia.
Further Resources
Worth Knowing
Pope Video May: For Faith-Filled Young People
This month of May, the Pope begins a cycle of three prayer intentions dedicated to the family. He has decided to begin by speaking first to young people, who “want to build something new.” He offers them an example to follow: “When I think of a model with whom young people can identify with, our Mother, Mary, always comes to mind.” Francis asks young people to take risks like she did, keeping in mind that they “need to discern and discover what Jesus wants” from them.
In this discernment, Francis says, “it’s a great help to listen to the words of grandparents.” And he proposes three companions for their life journey: courage, knowing how to listen, and dedication to service.
View May's Pope Video
Worth Knowing
Eco-spirituality & the 8th Work of Mercy: Nellie McLaughlin, rsm
Mon, 20 June - Fri, 24 June: This five-day retreat will provide spiritual context to ecological sustainability and deepen your connection to creation. The transformative relationship of humans and earth will be explored while also providing time for reflection and time in nature. Additionally, participants will examine the 8th work of Mercy and our call to corporal and spiritual action. Residential: €575 (Accommodation & all meals provided). Non-residential: €375 (Lunch provided).
To register or express interest please email the H&S Team at programmes@mercyinternational.ie.
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Worth Knowing
Creative Meditation Guided Retreat
Fri, 26 August - Sun, 28 August: Enjoy a weekend introduction to meditation through art. Participants will learn about art as a spiritual practice, explore prompts in a creative setting, and be encouraged to draw closer to their inner child. All skill levels are invited! Art materials will be provided. Residential: €300 (Accommodation & all meals provided). Non-residential: €120 (Lunch provided).
To register or express interest please email the H&S Team at programmes@mercyinternational.ie.
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