27th Day: XXII General Chapter_Time to ask questions and a time to give answers…

27th Day: XXII General Chapter_Time to ask questions and a time to give answers…

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.

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

"Rest must be part of our lives, and our soul needs that rest to not only survive in this world, but also to prepare it for what is to come". Pope John Paul II The capitulars took a day to rest themselves and explore the great history the city of Rome offers. The day...

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

On the feast of St. Matthew, the Apostle, Fr. Johnson V. Kumar, SDS celebrated the Holy Eucharist at the start of the day. As we are in an important phase of the general chapter, discernment on the future leadership of the congregation for the next six years, Fr....

26th Day: XXII General Chapter_What have I silenced?

26th Day: XXII General Chapter_What have I silenced?

“What voices have I silenced within me during this chapter?, this is the point of reflection in today’s faith-sharing among the capitulars, with basis from the gospel of St. Luke, chapter 9, verses 7-9. In this gospel, Herod imprisoned and beheaded John the Baptist because he wanted to silence him.

The facilitators guided the capitulars, as the day started to move towards decisions that the general chapter aims to finalize. In an “out-of-the-box” dynamics, the capitulars were given the freedom to belong to different working groups. A group of three to four persons who are gifted with the ability to write compelling story is formed and their task is to describe, as in a story or novel the congregation that this chapter wants to give birth to, anchored in the energizing posters made by the capitulars, looking for what is common, using some images or metaphors from the said poster. The second group is composed of eighteen to twenty-two sisters, where they re-grouped themselves into five groups and they were tasked to create decisions as a chapter, and these decisions are linked to a point that came up in the energizing posters. The third group is composed of six to eighth capitulars and their task was to look at the unit proposals that were sent to the chapter and check whether each proposal is actually a chapter proposal or it could be dealt with at another level. The fourth group is composed of six to eighth capitulars and they are tasked to study and see the statutory points that this chapter has to settle and what does these statutory points indicate. The fifth group is also composed of six to eighth capitulars and they are tasked to reflect whether there are other themes, or topics and issues that the chapter needs to address. The last group is composed of three to four creative and artistic capitulars and they are tasked to imagine what would be the output of the chapter would look like. This can be in a form of a document, a video, a song or a prayer, or any means that the spirit would move the group to create.

The whole day is truly a spirit-filled day of working together, of sharing and of inspiration from each other and from the processes that was done days ago. Before the session ended, reports from each group were truly an inspiring output.

Fr. Lawrence Rywalt CP celebrated the Holy Mass which is organized by the delegates from Sri Lanka Province with the theme, being “ONE in the Spirit, ONE in the Lord”. Each capitular was asked to write on a piece of paper what this chapter meant for them. These papers were turned into chains, reflecting unity. During the mass the priest emphasized that the venue of our Chapter holds the 2000 years history and the great devotion of the Sts. John and Paul who stillcontinue to inspire the faithful through their witness to Christian life. All of us are ultimately called to fulfill this duty to be witnesses of Christ’s love.

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

"Rest must be part of our lives, and our soul needs that rest to not only survive in this world, but also to prepare it for what is to come". Pope John Paul II The capitulars took a day to rest themselves and explore the great history the city of Rome offers. The day...

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

On the feast of St. Matthew, the Apostle, Fr. Johnson V. Kumar, SDS celebrated the Holy Eucharist at the start of the day. As we are in an important phase of the general chapter, discernment on the future leadership of the congregation for the next six years, Fr....

25th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day reflection and inspiration in Assisi!

25th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day reflection and inspiration in Assisi!

Today, the Salvatorian Sisters had the incredible opportunity to embark on a pilgrimage to the heart of Italy, where the legacy of St. Francis and St. Clare speaks volumes of love, humility, and service. Guided by their example, we were profoundly touched by the serene beauty of Assisi, a place that welcomes all, especially those in need.

It was a day filled with joy as we spent time in prayer and reflection, embracing the spirit of service that these two beloved saints embodied. We were even blessed to feel the presence of Bl. Carlo Acutis, whose serene spirit reminds us to see the beauty in every life.

Join us in celebrating this enriching experience and sharing the message of love and compassion that Assisi so beautifully exemplifies.

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

"Rest must be part of our lives, and our soul needs that rest to not only survive in this world, but also to prepare it for what is to come". Pope John Paul II The capitulars took a day to rest themselves and explore the great history the city of Rome offers. The day...

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

On the feast of St. Matthew, the Apostle, Fr. Johnson V. Kumar, SDS celebrated the Holy Eucharist at the start of the day. As we are in an important phase of the general chapter, discernment on the future leadership of the congregation for the next six years, Fr....

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

“Rest must be part of our lives, and our soul needs that rest to not only survive in this world, but also to prepare it for what is to come”. Pope John Paul II

The capitulars took a day to rest themselves and explore the great history the city of Rome offers. The day was concluded by the Holy Eucharist offered by Fr. Jaroslaw Merecki SDS guided by the Generalate and the sisters from Motherhouse, Rome.

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

"Rest must be part of our lives, and our soul needs that rest to not only survive in this world, but also to prepare it for what is to come". Pope John Paul II The capitulars took a day to rest themselves and explore the great history the city of Rome offers. The day...

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

On the feast of St. Matthew, the Apostle, Fr. Johnson V. Kumar, SDS celebrated the Holy Eucharist at the start of the day. As we are in an important phase of the general chapter, discernment on the future leadership of the congregation for the next six years, Fr....

23th Day: XXII General Chapter_Newly elected General Councilors (Salvatorian Sisters)

23th Day: XXII General Chapter_Newly elected General Councilors (Salvatorian Sisters)

Congratulations to our Newly elected Councilors for the next 6 years.
Grateful to their readiness and Gods abundant blessing on them.
1st Councilor and General Vicaress: Sr. Jacqueline Mwakasu Kona (Congo)
2nd Councilor: Sr. Brigitte Thalhammer (Austria)
3rd Councilor: Sr. Suneela Polimetla (India)
4th Councilor: Sr. Ellen Sinclair (USA)

Today started with a faith-sharing on the gospel according to St. Luke, chapter 8, verses 16 to 18. The capitulars related this gospel reading to the stage of the election process.

In the morning, the capitulars were again guided to share in groups and create further constellations that would comprise the new generalate team for the next six years. This time, the constellations became clearer and the sharing became deeper and closer to realistic. After the morning break, the plenary resumed and the facilitators asked the re-elected General Superior to share to the plenum the some of the competencies and skills that would help her in her role and that she looks for the new Generalate Team. Some of which are the following; love for the congregation, loyalty and confidentiality, and a love for community and prayer life.

After the sharing, a time for silence and reflection took place. The capitulars once again glanced at the constellations posted on the wall of the plenary, in silence.

In the afternoon, the formal voting for the first until the fourth general councilor took place. After deliberation and counting of votes, Sr. Jacqueline Mwakasu Kona from Congo was re-elected as General Councilor and as the first voted councilor, she became the General Vicaress. Sr. Brigitte Thalhammer, SDS from Austria became the second General Councilor, Sr. Suneela Polimetla, SDS of India became the third General Councilor and Sr. Ellen Sinclair, SDS from the USA became the fourth General Councilor.

The plenary was filled with rejoicing and jubilation, thanking God for the gift of each one, as they say “yes” to their mission that they will be facing in the next six years in the Generalate.

At the Holy Mass presided over by Fr. Agustin Van Baelen, SDS, and organized by the delegates from the USA Province, the new generalate team was especially blessed by the capitulars. He reminded them that as a new Generalate Team, they have the responsibility to carry and to be the light, without fear, knowing that the Lord himself always accompany them.

 

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

24th Day: XXII General Chapter_A day of rest

"Rest must be part of our lives, and our soul needs that rest to not only survive in this world, but also to prepare it for what is to come". Pope John Paul II The capitulars took a day to rest themselves and explore the great history the city of Rome offers. The day...

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

21th Day: XXII General Chapter_Discernment on the future leadership

On the feast of St. Matthew, the Apostle, Fr. Johnson V. Kumar, SDS celebrated the Holy Eucharist at the start of the day. As we are in an important phase of the general chapter, discernment on the future leadership of the congregation for the next six years, Fr....