To paraphrase today’s first reading, we could say that there is a time to ask questions and a time to give answers. In addition, in the gospel reading from Luke 9: 18-22, it seems to be a time of asking questions for Jesus when he said, “Who do people say that I am?”. With this question, capitulars once again started the day with faith-sharing.
The whole day once again, is a time of working together, of getting nearer to something that we would like to tale with us to each of our units when we come back from this general chapter. The joy of being together, the commitment finish what has been started, to make improvements to what has been created and to confirm what has been written created an atmosphere of a synodal congregation. At this time, the capitulars prayed, listened, analyzed, dialogued, discerned and agree on making decisions which corresponds as closely to the will of God.
The day culminated with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Fr. Vito Patera, CP who reminded us that charity and prayers go hand-in-hand and they are expressions of each another, and in this our lives should be modeled. The delegates from the Polish Province organized and prepared the liturgy.
12th Day: XXII General Chapter_God knows the direction He wants us to take; we only need to place our trust in Him.
At the start of the 12th day, the capitulars gathered once again for faith-sharing and reflected on the Gospel of St. Luke, chapter 6, verses 27-38. The Gospel is filled with challenging verbs that pertain to attitudes, and at this juncture of the general chapter,...
11th Day: XXII General Chapter_Moments of reflection and sharing
The 11th day of the general chapter started at the plenary at 9:15 in the morning, starting off with the singing of the prayer to the Holy Spirit in French language. The facilitators asked the capitulars to get together in groups where they will recall the previous...
10th Day: XXII General Chapter_Look to the future with the inner peace and confidence in Jesus
The day started with the coming together of the faith-sharing groups and they heard from each other their reflection. Today’s gospel is full of names, the names of the apostles. Salvatorian history is also full of names. It is delightful to hear stories of admiration...
9th Day: XXII General Chapter_May God grant the courage to decide according to what his love asks of
The morning started with a faith sharing on the gospel of St. Luke 6: 6-11 which challenges our true purpose of living our faith life and of healing. Later, the capitulars greeted Sr. Yasinta Godfrey Kalla who celebrated her birthday today. The capitulars spent the...
8th Day: XXII General Chapter_“Be People of prayer” Bl. Francis Jordan
The 8th of September is a significant day for the Salvatorian family, marking the nativity of the Blessed Mother and the death anniversary of our founder, Blessed Francis Jordan. This year’s celebration was especially vibrant, as chapter delegates gathered to witness...
7th Day: XXII General Chapter_a heart that is not inflamed, cannot inflame others
The day started with a lively celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided by Fr. Laurent Madiba, SDS. The capitulars gathered in the morning to share in the plenum what they have sensed and feel on what the proposals are saying about the BODY, or the congregation. The...