Depictions of Catherine from Around Our Mercy World
In September, MIA put forth a call for artists to submit depictions of Catherine McAuley: who she was, how they imagine her today, and how her spirit continues to bring Mercy to so many across the world. Submissions were sent from Guam, the Philippines, Ireland, Australia, and so many more corners of the globe! Today, we would like to share with you each of these depictions.
To our Mercy artists, thank you for sharing your talent with us! Please know we continue to check the post as more submissions arrive.
Vision in Action
Mercy International Association
Breaking Boundaries: A Mercy Response to People on the Move Issue Spotlight #2 - Mercy Welcome and Hospitality
Mercy International Association
Breaking Boundaries: A Mercy Response to People on the Move Issue Spotlight #2 - Mercy Welcome and Hospitality
The MGA Migration Task Force report ‘Breaking Boundaries: A Mercy Response to People on the Move’ offers a collection of experiences, research and analysis on justice issues related to human mobility, policy making, and service provision in response to migration. The report shares stories of Mercy Sisters, Associates, and Partners in ministry reflecting on a theology of mission amongst migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, and opening their hearts and minds to people from diverse backgrounds in the hope of cultivating a more just, inclusive, and equal world. As people devoted to an all-encompassing community of equals, the Mercy World recognizes people on the move for their unique giftedness, the powerful contributions they make to the world and the new life that they bring with them.
Since Catherine McAuley opened the first House of Mercy in 1827 in Dublin, creating a warm and welcoming spirit of hospitality that upholds the dignity of each person has been a priority of the Mercy community and a constant and steadfast commitment to God’s mission…
Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: Climate Justice
Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: Climate Justice
Mercy International prays for climate justice. Last week, MIA sent four delegates to represent Mercy at COP27 in Egypt. As our world continues to experience the devastating effects of climate change, we pray for all decision-makers at COP to listen deeply to the impact climate change has on people throughout the world. We pray too for those people impacted. We are especially mindful of the destruction recently experienced by St. Catherine Academy in Belize following Hurricane Lisa. While serious damage was sustained to their school, we pray in gratitude that no one was injured. Together we pray…
Lord, grant us the wisdom to care for the earth and till it. Help us to act now for the good of future generations and all your creatures. Help us to become instruments of a new creation, Founded on the covenant of your love.
Prayer Selected from The Cry of the Earth: Wisdom to Care for the Earth.
Mercy Matters
Fact
On This Day
November 16, 1969: Mater Misericordiae Hospital Dunedin shifts from its original site on Royal Terrace to Maori Hill, Dunedin.
Contribute a fact from your Mercy congregation, institute, or federation, to our online archive.
Mercy International Association
Foundation Day Prayer Service
On 12 December, the Mercy world celebrates the Foundation Day of the Sisters of Mercy. A prayer service has been developed for use with your Mercy community, ministry, and all those who wish to celebrate. Please use this resource as needed and know that wherever you celebrate, MIA celebrates with you.
Mercy International Centre
Virtual Advent Prayer: Weekly on Wednesdays
Join MIA for virtual Advent Prayer at 12 noon (Dublin) weekly on Wednesdays during Advent. Mark your calendar for 30th November; and 7th, 14th & 21st December. The theme of this year's Advent Prayer is 'Exile: God comforts his people in exile.' For more information phone MIC, +353 1 661 8061, or email programmes@mercyinternational.ie.
Recommended donation €10/session. All are welcome! Please register via the form linked here.
Further Resources
Worth Knowing
MGA sent a delegation to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt (COP27)!
- Read our COP27 Position Statement available in English and Spanish
- Stay tuned to our Twitter to keep up to date with MGA at COP27 @MIAGlobalAction
- To learn more about our advocacy at COP27, download our Prayer and Reflection Resource by clicking here.
Worth Reading
Invitation to Apply for Mercy Volunteer Corps
Mercy Volunteer Corps (Americas) is a Mercy ministry that places volunteers for one year of service in the United States and South America. MVC invites you to consider a year of service or to invite someone you know to consider a volunteer year! The priority application deadline is January 20, 2023. Applications submitted by this deadline will receive priority in selecting their service site and city. If you know someone who would make a great Mercy Volunteer, invite them to apply on MVC’s website.
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Worth Knowing
Celebrating the First Anniversary of the Laudato Si' Platform for Action
On November 14, the world celebrated the first anniversary of the launch of the Laudato Si' Platform for Action, which promotes ecological conversion. Pope Francis remarked “I encourage this mission, crucial for the future of humanity, so that it may foster in everyone a genuine commitment to the care of creation.” Find out more about the Platform for Action and how you can collaborate for “decisive action, here and now” (LS 161).
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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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