MIA Board Meets in Dublin
For the first time since February 2020, all Board Directors were able to travel to Dublin for an in-person meeting. In addition to the usual business of the meeting, the Directors reviewed MIA’s Ethical Investment Policy, attended the AGM, and had the opportunity to meet with MIA Members over two days.
Board members were delighted to have the opportunity to connect in person with the Members. There was lively discussion on matters of common interest and a particular focus on how MIA has evolved to this point and continues to evolve. Sr Denise Fox was available to join in these discussions as she takes up leadership of a special board project to consider the future of MIA.
Photo Back: Mary Moorhead, Paula Thomas rsm, Ron Ashworth (Chair) Middle: Kevin Hoy, Marie Louise White rsm, Maria Lawton rsm Front: Suzanne Ryder rsm, Sheila Carney rsm, Sue Clarke
Vision in Action
Mercy Global Action
MGA Staff Member Cecilie Speaks at United Nations International Migration Review Forum
Mercy Global Action
MGA Staff Member Cecilie Speaks at United Nations International Migration Review Forum
Cecilie Kern, Global Policy & Research Advocate at MIA, spoke at the United Nations International Migration Review Forum last week. Cecilie highlighted the importance of migrant voices and access to services regardless of migration status saying, “Faith based and other civil society organizations fill important gaps in providing essential services across the migration cycle. We are at the frontlines - running hospitals, schools and shelters, providing legal services, skills training, and psychosocial support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence. Most importantly, we accompany people who are on difficult and life-changing journeys to ensure that they feel safe, welcome, and included.”
Cecilie and the MGA staff engaged with UN Member States and observed intense negotiations during the IMRF. Mercy was present for the adoption of the IMRF Progress Declaration.
Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: Laudato Si' Week
Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: Laudato Si' Week
This week, around the world, we are called to participate in Laudato Si’ week to draw attention to the climate crisis and our responsibility to deepen our relationship with the earth.
We pray together…
Loving God, creator of heaven and earth and all this is in them, You created us in Your own image and made us stewards of all Your creation. You blessed us with the sun, water and bountiful land so that all might be nourished. Open our minds and touch our hearts, so that we may attend to your gift of creation. Help us to be conscious that our common home belongs not only to us, but to all of Your creatures and to all future generations, and that it is our responsibility to preserve it.
Mercy Matters
Fact
On This Day
26 May 1887: Sisters of Mercy in Sacramento, California became an independent congregation
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Mercy Global Action
Prayer Resource for World Ocean's Day: 8 June
MGA’s Ocean Task Force, on behalf of Mercy International Association, is pleased to offer a prayer resource focused on our ocean. The resource was developed ahead of World Oceans Day on 8 June and the UN Oceans Conference 27 June - 1 July. More information can be found on our ocean webpage here. Further details will be available in the next issue of enews!
Ministry
NEW BOOK: The Splendour of Caring
Written by Dr Kathleen M Murphy, rsm (UK), this book presents twelve stories of vulnerability, mercy, healing, forgiveness, and joy. Kathleen writes, "This book is a bird's eye view into how the Sisters of Mercy fulfill their fourth vow of service following in the footsteps of Catherine McAuley, our Venerable Foundress in the service of those in need. Its aim is to attract others to service by letting them see how the Holy Spirit works through Mercy Sisters, partners, and co-workers who listen, hear, and respond to ever-growing but often hidden needs in God's people today.” This book is a source of inspiration for the call to Mercy that is being heard and heeded by many.
The book is available in-store and online from all St Pauls book shops in the UK or St Pauls Book Store in Ireland.
Further Resources
Worth Knowing
Laudato Si' Week 2022 Celebration Guide
Laudato Si’ Week 2022 has released multiple resources in order to mark the week from 22 May to 29 May. Their celebration guide provides opportunities to engage in eco-spirituality, lifestyle shifts, and advocacy. They write “There are many simple and creative ways ‘to protect the earth and to ensure its fruitfulness for coming generations’ (Laudato Si’ 67). Laudato Si’ Week gives us an opportunity to pause, celebrate, and kick-start new habits to help preserve and care for our common home. We offer a few practical ideas you can do at home or in your community.”
Laudato Si Week Celebration Guide
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.
More information
Worth Knowing
Mercy Newfoundland Celebrates 100 Years of Hospital Ministry
The Sisters of Mercy Newfoundland and Eastern Health invite you to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. The ritual of celebration and thanksgiving was recorded in the Chapel at St. Clare’s and will be available at this YouTube link. The leadership team wrote “We again thank God for the many blessings of our Mercy life and history and we continue to pray that God’s Mercy will be available to many more individuals and to our world through us!”
“God’s mercy is from generation to generation” Luke 1:50
Mercy eNews
The online newsletter of Mercy International Association is published weekly, 48 weeks each year and distributed to subscribers via email.
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