Fr. Agustin Van Baelen, SDS celebrated the Holy Mass at the start of the day. In his short reflection, he shared that the followers of Jesus never ceased to marvel at what Jesus was doing and what his closeness could do to people. However, Jesus points out that their wonder had better not turn into static admiration because he did not come to be admired, rather, he came to open people’s hearts and minds and to make them marvel at what God is really like.
With this words, the day of the capitulars was inspired to work harder and finish the important statements, decisions, proposals and would be enactment of the general chapter. The day was also a time to finalize the non-conventional way of presenting to the congregation, to the members of each unit what is the fruit of the general chapter. There was a rich sharing of one’s abilities, one’s willingness to contribute, one’s openness to listen to what one is sharing and come to an agreement. A beautiful synodal synergy became alive this day.
As Fr. Agustin said in his parting words in his short reflection, “Dear Sisters, may your eyes be opened as capitulars, as well as those of the sisters in your units at home, to recognize and put into practice the true mission of Jesus, together with the people entrusted to you”.
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